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Hair is a symbol of life, and consequently death, in many cultures. Upon the passing of her beloved Prince Albert, Queen Victorian  popularized wearing of hair jewelry for mourning. The fashion faded at the turn of the 20th Century  with the death of Queen Victoria, and when the sentimentality of the Victorians was derided.
Hand crafted lost art "fancy work": Excellent pieces for the Victorian enthusiast or hair jewelry  collector.   

Setting and fittings are probably gold filled unless otherwise noted.

well executed wreath-like pin, 1 1/2" across mid area - and 1 1/2" "tall" from top fittings of wing-like leaves to the bottom fitting - dangle bulb from top is 1/2" long and .3/8th"across - Hair appears intact - NO SNAGS OR TEARS FOUND   US $559

 		1" wide of lattice design with 2 twisted rope rows of 5" long piece - with fancy filigree engraved clasp of shield shape - entire bracelet from clasp end to end 6 1/2".  US $435

1866 DATE INITIALS Hair Locks "R.W. June 11th 1866 M.W." lightly engraved (husband and wife?, siblings?), rope like design encircling enclosure entire piece is 1 1/4th" across bar pin and 1" tall vertical US $299

TWO COLOR medium hair color with light streak woven into thick braid design Oval shaped entire piece is 1 1/2" across bar pin and about 1 3/4" tall
US $299

EXCEPTIONAL PIECE with ACORN BULB "CHARMS" dangling from a "ribbon" / "bow" of braid twists adorned with flower leaves shaped fittings with a center "button" - 2 1/4" "tall" from the top area to bottom fitting of the acorn bulbs - "bow" braid horizontal area is approximately 2 1/4" from fitting tip edge to edge and 1" "tall" vertical - "ropes" twists well executed- Hair appears intact - NO SNAGS OR TEARS FOUND US $609

Four bulbs "bow" pin: Braid horizontal area is approximately 2 1/4" across from fitting tip edge to edge and 1" "tall" at mid point of "bow" side areas "ropes" twists of intricate hand crafted braid work well executed, Hair appEars intact - NO SNAGS OR TEARS FOUND, some minor discoloration spots on bottom area right side  US $559

Unusual! Lovely and relatively rare "Prince Albert Feathers" with delicate flowers design under glass crystal and woven hair encased on back- HAS BAIL US $269 


Unusual! Swivel action double sided encased hair braid  in glass or crystal Ornate setting edge of ribbon scrolling around the enclosed well executed hair work,  1" oblong horizontal -entire piece is 1 3/8th of an inch long across bar pin and about 1" tall - piece has such age that another clasp has replaced original one US $349

  • enclosed hair work is approximately .3/4th" of an inch oblong  and .1/2" across - entire piece is 1 1/2th from top of wire to dangle from bottom of hair encasement US $329

16" necklace / chocker connected 2" drop in length "acorn" bulb necklace with dangle bulb cross.  US $670
15" c. 1860 darker brown hair choker looped edge trim and 3 wooden beads-very good condition, with some straying short hairs on outer edges. US $250

Cross dangling from a "bow" of braid twists - approximately 2 1/2" "tall" with cross - "bow" horizontal area approximately 2 1/2" across -cross spine is is 1 3/4" tall -"ropes" twists of intricate work well executed, minor snag upper right bow area shown US $433

Victorian Mourning Hair Gold Ring Intricate design

  • Hair is "set down" in what is like a Channel setting, approximately size 5, believe gold, but NOT TESTED, plaque type decoration COULD BE ENGRAVED, NO INITIALS on it!  - US $324

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Hair (lighter brown) Watch Chain 14K (small clasp 10K) 9 1/2" length alternating delicate "wave" and honeycomb type pattern design in the hair work US $449
Civil War era portrait broach with woven hair enclosed in back. 1 3/4" TALL AND 1 1/2" ACROSS bar pin some minor age wear dents to edges of case on back as typical of pieces with age US $399 Hair "acorn: bulb dangle earrings with 14K gold fixtures. Combined length of the two connected balls together is approximately 1 1/4".   US $609

"Oliver Carter  Died Sept. 13th 1863 Aged 56 yrs. 6 mos." lightly engraved in script on back - 1 3/4th" across bar pin and 1 1/4" tall vertical - leaf detail of 6 leaves spaced $299

2 Hair Lock oblong Jewelry Pin medium hair color with light lock intertwined; 1 1/2" horizontal across bar pin and about 3/4" vertical US $189

 
Hair Ring, scripted initials "B M", size 8 or 9, hard to determine with flexible material; overall good condition with exception of slight "bump" on outer edge.  US $129

1" encased braid bottom layer with fair hair locks enclosed in bead like design in black enamel.  Entire piece is 1 3/8th" oblong across bar pin and about 1" tall $229
RECTANGLE shaped piece with SEED PEARLS adorning braided lighter color hair (seems blonde) encased modern safety piece can be easily slid off, but it does help to secure if worn, entire piece is 1 1/4" across bar pin and about 1/2" vertical US $279

11" neck band / necklace / choker- very good condition, with exception of an area to the left of the decorative center fitting US $245

 
 
Cross $160, an unfinished piece that never had its fittings added.
   
   

Pins range from $150 to $550 and are made of gold, gold-filled and brass.

 

 

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