Amazing Victorian sterling silver mourning brooch with woven hair.  The brooch is approx. 1.25” x 1.5.”  The front is very detailed with a floral design.  There are little silver etchings  around the outer rim.  The backside has a little window with very dark tightly woven hair.  

The pin stem seats in a simple c style catch.  It's a relatively tight fit and the stem clicks into place securely.  The brooch is stamped with Lion purity mark for 925 Sterling and signed F.V.  The brooch is circa 1822.  Just a beautiful antique treasure!

There are normal mild surface scratches and some tarnishing present due to preowned condition. The pin stem has discoloration.  Metal purity tested and confirmed. Please see pictures as part of full description and measurements.

*A word about British hallmarking.  The standard mark identifies the item as being silver.  The mark that indicates sterling silver is called the lion passant.  The lion passant, with the lion’s head facing to the left, was introduced in 1822.