Antique Victorian Yellow Gold Portrait Mourning Brooch

This poignant antique mourning brooch pin is a touching relic of Victorian-era remembrance. Featuring a sepia-toned portrait of a solemn gentleman preserved under convex glass, the piece is framed by an ornate oval bezel crafted in gold with intricate engraved detailing and delicate enamel or patina accents. Symbolic scrollwork and textured embellishments adorn the border, reflecting the 19th-century tradition of honoring loved ones through personal mementos. The reverse likely once held a lock of hair or inscription, as was customary in mourning jewelry of the time. Beautifully preserved, this brooch is both a sentimental keepsake and a historically rich collector’s piece—an evocative tribute to the art of memorial jewelry and the enduring bond between past and present.

Weight: 27.5 Grams

Measurements: 61 x 54 x 11mm

Metal: Yellow Gold (the brooch tests 7k to 18k depending on area)

Item #: BR-1620-061225-15