An oval memorial brooch with raised central plaque of black ...

Estimate

£200 - £300

An oval memorial brooch with raised central plaque of black enamel overset with arching stems and flowers, set with seed pearls and a tiny diamond (missing two pearls). The broad border with black enamel giving way to a raised cast scrolling edge of unmarked yellow metal (tests as 18ct gold) the back of the brooch with a glazed panel containing curled hairwork of strawberry blonde and engraved around; In memory of Alberta Beatrice Bantock born April 26 1862, died August 20 1863. Back tests for 15ct gold, L: 6 cm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)