19th century, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Jewellery
Live Auction, 18 March 2019
Jewellery, English and Foreign Silver
Lot Estimate
ZAR 6 000 - 8 000
About this Item
Georgian pearl and gold mourning brooch
rectangular, set to the centre with a plaque with hairwork beneath, enclosed by a double border of half-pearl and seed-pearls, the reverse with hinged hair locket compartment, width approximately 25mm; and a Georgian gold mourning ring, 1798, set to the centre with an oval plaque with hairwork beneath, the shank engraved Matilda Mann died 2 June 1803, the reverse engraved Wm. Packer Ob 4th July. 1798. AE 25, glass cracked, O½
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