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 verticalUS $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
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! - US $324
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" TALLAND 1 1/2"
ACROSS bar pin some minor age wear dents to edges of case on back
as typical of pieces with ageUS $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" verticalUS
$189
Cross $160,
an unfinished piece that never had its fittings added.
1848
Baby HAIR PEARLs Victorian Mourning Pin Brooch
"Eddie Born
Jan. 20 Died Aug. 14 1848" on back 3/4th" across bar pin and .1/2"
vertical midpointUS $375
Enamel Scroll
2" inch across bar pin VICTORIAN ROCOCO REVIVAL style popular during the
CIVIL WAR era US $299
1"
braid bottom layer with fair hair locks, in black enamel "dots"
on edge. Entire
piece is 1 3/8th" oblong across bar pin and about 1" tall
US $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 left of the center fitting US $200 SOLD
c1900
Victorian Photo Hair fancy Gold Locket Pendant US $249
1"
across octagonal shape, unmarked, probably Rose Gold pin 3/4" "tall" verticalUS $329
Pins range from $150 to $550 and are made of gold, gold-filled and brass.