RARE c.1793 Engraved Mourning Pin, Brooch in 10k Gold w Seed Pearls, Gold Monogram on Blond Hair marriage trousseau so no loss to those

so no loss to those and a brilliant light throughout

The age and quality of this elegantly crafted 19th century French pendant has exceptional cut stones

I suspect he might be English

Each panel is large at 18" tall and 15" wide (workable with additional distance beyond the folds you can see in the photos - that represents where the outer perimeter was folded back and then tacked to the wooden chair back)Linen warp with wool and perhaps some silk yarns used

The white dove just above the figure represents the ascending Christ

RARE c.1793 Engraved Mourning Pin, Brooch in 10k Gold w Seed Pearls, Gold Monogram on Blond Hair marriage trousseau so no loss to thoseA spectacular 18th century mourning pin, brooch, honoring 83 year old "E Smith, 7, Dec. 1793" and with the pale blond, I'm going to venture it honors the loss of a baby or very young child. Late 1700s., Georgian era, these mourning or memento pins were so precious and treasured, they often survive in excellent condition as is the case with this one with its 1 framing row of very fine seed pearls. Can be worn either as a pin or pendant (small bale up