Essex Jewelry and Antiques
The bracelet is in good overall condition. There is one small tear on the back/innermost side by the gold portion. Otherwise the woven hair is in great shape.
The bracelet weighs 4.1 grams. Considering the hair construction, not all of this weight is gold, by far.
C1840s-1850s Victorian Memorial Hair Weave & 10k Gold Bracelet
Regular price
$396.00
Presented is a beautiful Victorian memorial hair bracelet, with 10 karat gold accents. This is an American piece, dating to around the 1840s-1850s, possibly even earlier. The bracelet is woven from dark hair and is quite stretchy given the nature of the weaving. The bracelet has a gold cylinder to which both ends of the hair portion are attached, with a chain and woven hair 'charm' hanging underneath.
The bracelet is in good overall condition. There is one small tear on the back/innermost side by the gold portion. Otherwise the woven hair is in great shape.
The bracelet weighs 4.1 grams. Considering the hair construction, not all of this weight is gold, by far.
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