1840s Prince of Wales Curl Hair Brooch art glass Cat has very minimal paint

Cat has very minimal paint loss

This striking plaque was made sometime in the 1880s and was most likely ordered from a catalog

She has all of her pieces and a wonderful aged patina

and was prescribed as a "cure all" for every ailment under the sun

what truly captivates is the designers choice and cut of stones

1840s Prince of Wales Curl Hair Brooch art glass Cat has very minimal paintHair has been a popular keepsake throughout history. Hair is light and compact, it does not decay and it can be easily cut and woven. The sentimental Georgians and Victorians took the hair keepsake to the next level with intricate hair paintings and finely braided hair pieces for use in lockets, bracelets and even necklace chains. Hair was used in mourning and in love. Lovers would often gift their hair to their sweethearts, their fiancees, wives or