Early Victorian Pinchbeck Hair Brooch inkwell Condition: Very Good - Metal

Condition: Very Good - Metal has light surface scratches consistent with age and wear

There is a small crack on the inside of the planter

opening up the first source of silver in the US

The dings and scratches this album has is a true testament to its age and is what makes it unique

Cleaning and Care Dab lightly with a weak lint roller (give your clothing a few good taps with the lint roller to lessen the stickiness before you use it on this piece) as needed

Early Victorian Pinchbeck Hair Brooch inkwell Condition: Very Good - MetalContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other. It also was worn merely as fashion since hair jewelry was in vogue during the Victorian era. Gaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at home drawing room past time, much like