Victorian Mourning Brooch · Seed Pearl Floral Bouquet · Black Oval

A beautifully preserved Victorian mourning brooch featuring a delicate bouquet of flowers rendered in warm gold and accented with luminous seed pearls, all resting against a polished black oval ground. The contrast between the soft glow of the pearls and the deep black setting gives this piece a quietly dramatic presence.

The floral arrangement appears hand assembled with lovely dimensional detail — each stem and blossom carefully formed and gathered into a tied bouquet. Floral motifs in mourning jewellery often carried symbolic meaning, representing remembrance, enduring affection, and the continuation of life.

The brooch retains its original long pin and early hinge and C-clasp style construction, adding to its antique character.

A striking collector’s piece and equally beautiful worn on a collar, lapel, ribbon, or displayed as part of an antique jewellery collection.

DETAILS
Metal: Gold-filled or low carat gold floral mount (unmarked) with black ground (likely onyx, vulcanite, or similar mourning material)
Weight: 4.3 grams
Size/Dimensions: 22.25mm x 13.65mm
Stone(s): Seed pearls
Hallmarks & Testing: No visible hallmarks observed
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear. Pearls appear present. Pin functions as intended. Minor wear and patina consistent with age.
Approx. Year: c. 1880–1900
Style: Victorian · Mourning Jewellery · Floral · Sentimental Jewellery
Shipping: Carefully packaged and shipped with tracking

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