Victorian gold mourning brooch, 15ct, enamel Silver_match_case some tarnish to the back

some tarnish to the back and general wear and signs of use

Crafted in a Victorian revival style

impeccably made a very good antique silver snuff box

They have a screwback fitting that works well

steel and iron breaks

Victorian gold mourning brooch, 15ct, enamel Silver_match_case some tarnish to the backAn attractive and at the same time tragic antique gold mourning brooch. Rich black enamel on 15ct yellow gold with a central front glazed panel under which is a lock of plaited blonde hair. The words in fancy gothic script In Memory Of surrounding the glazed panel. The back is inscribed with the name John Cairl, died Aug 1837. We don't know how old John was when he died but his bright blonde locks suggest not too old. He died just months after Queen