Antique 12k Gold and Flat Facet-cut Garnet Gem Locket Brooch, Mourning a Child, Blond Hair Art Black Forest rooster laurel garland draped from bow

laurel garland draped from bow & ribbon ties and encircling the base

which turn to darker blond as they get older (my own did)

An exquisite little treasure

Exquisite & rare antique to vintage French ODIOT hallmarked sterling silver 4pc coffee & tea set

and a jewelry box tucked into its fitting left

Antique 12k Gold and Flat Facet-cut Garnet Gem Locket Brooch, Mourning a Child, Blond Hair Art Black Forest rooster laurel garland draped from bowFrom my own collections of decades: Antique 12k Gold and flat face cut garnets hair art mourning brooch, c 1780s to 1820, Georgian Era. Total weight: 2. 63 grams. Plaiting of pale blond hair inside (often that is a child), and no engraving on back. I sometimes use these grouped on a jacket lapel, or clasped over a strand of pearls so many compliments! Very good to excellent condition for age and type. Brooch is 20 mm x 16 mm x 4 mm plus pin back, and