Victorian Gold Filled Swivel Mourning Brooch Oval Locket Glass Hair Memento

An authentic Victorian-era sentimental mourning or keepsake locket brooch. Crafted from gold-filled base metal or brass, this piece features a classic intertwined double-rope frame encasing a central oval bezel. The centerpiece is a dual-sided glass locket that smoothly rotates on a fixed vertical swivel pin, historically used to display a photographic portrait on one side and a woven hair memento or fabric specimen on the reverse.

• Brand: Unbranded
• Color: Gold, Brass
• Material: Gold-Filled / Brass, Glass
• Style: Victorian Mourning / Sentimental / Keepsake Jewelry
• Features: Dual-sided rotating/swivel oval bezel, protective dual glass inserts, intertwined rope/cable outer border, extended pin stem with a classic antique open C-clasp
• Measurements: 2.18" x 1.77"
• Era: Antique Victorian (circa late 1800s)

Condition: Fair to Good antique condition. The mechanical swivel mechanism turns smoothly. The protective glass covers is present and intact. Please note a structural asymmetry: The brooch originally featured matching decorative scroll accents over both swivel joints; one of these decorative caps has been lost to time, leaving a visible antique lead solder mark and exposing the underlying mechanical axle pin on that side.

Sold as is. Any additional cleaning or polishing is at the discretion of the buyer.
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