VICTORIAN Photo shops Swivel Mourning Sentiment Brooch~1850s Memento Mori Photo Brooch

Product Name: VICTORIAN Photo shops Swivel Mourning Sentiment Brooch~1850s Memento Mori Photo Brooch
Exceptional and rare, Victorian Period, 1850-1870, gold plate, white glass, natural pearl, Taille d'epargne revolving/swivel photo mourning or sentiment brooch. These brooches were given as tokens of affection or worn to memorialize a family member who had departed. Center section rotates in order to display either side. The photograph is that of a gentleman who is attired and groomed in the fashion of the Mid-Victorian Period. This fabulous piece measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/4" deep. The outside gold plate circular, tube ring shops has tiny floral designs. The rotating center section measures 1" in diameter x 1/4" deep. One side is inset with what appears to be white glass with a gold floral, Taille d'epargne (Black Enamel Tracery) floral design. A natural pearl is set in the center. Back has photo of Victorian gentleman. Secure tube hinge, C-Clasp, and extended latch pin. ~ WEIGHT: 10.9g ~ MEASUREMENT: 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/4" deep ~ CONDITION: Excellent ~ nice patina ITEM # 6NN-PP-349X.