Late Biedermeier reversible brooch.

Late Biedermeier reversible brooch.Tested 333 yellow gold. 50.83 x 43.05 mm. 14.0 g.Brooch from the Biedermeier period featuring an oval display compartment that allows keepsakes to be placed behind glass on both sides of the brooch, enabling the display side to be changed at will. The glass on the side that was likely used more frequently is slightly thicker and concave. Behind it is a braid of reddish-brown hair; the rear compartment contains a coarse black fabric without any insert. The back features a simple hook clasp.Overall, it shows signs of wear and use consistent with its age: a chip in the ornate outer frame (approx. 2.79 mm), traces of a previous repair, and a few dents on the frame of the rotating centerpiece.Jewelry with hair inlays was a popular gift of friendship, especially in the 19th century, and was not, as is often assumed, made exclusively as mourning jewelry.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Estimate:£238.62

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