PRODUCT DETAILS
Metal: 10K Yellow GoldLength: 1.6 in.
Width: 0.6 in.
Closure: C-clasp
Weight: 14.7 g
You may also like
Recently viewed
Virtually try on our rings, earrings, and bracelets!
All fine jewelry includes free shipping & a 3 day try-on period
This oval Victorian brooch is made of 10K yellow gold, black enamel, and pearls and is a beautiful and pristine example of turn of the century mourning jewelry.
Its true appeal, however, is that just under the pin mechanism on the back, the name "M.E. Flanagin" is engraved. We did some digging and one name came up. Martha E. Flanagin, who died in 1904, was the widow of the first post-Civil War governor of Arkansas, Harris Flanagin.
While there's no way to guarantee that this brooch belonged to, or was dedicated to the memory of, Mrs. Flanagin, both the time period and the name perfectly match up.
We've included a photograph of her obituary from the Fort Smith Times of Fort Smith, Arkansas, dated April 25, 1904.
Why he loves it: I'm generally a lover of mourning jewelry, but it's not often that we get a piece with such a (potentially) interesting history! Even if the specific players can't be verified, you can see how dearly someone held it given its age and condition.
When visible, the Virtual Try-on button (located above the Add to Cart button) allows you to try on rings, bangles, and earrings. Unfortunately, other pieces—such as necklaces and brooches—are not eligible.
We do our best to make sure that scale is accurate. If the piece you're trying on has a width or length listed, the try-on experience will be as accurate as possible. Please note that the female models in the stock photos wear a size 7 ring and the gents a size 10.
Jewelry is meant to be worn but it's also an expensive ornament. Here are a few suggestions to extend the life of your jewelry:
We do not believe in selling something we cannot service. Should an issue arise, please get in touch. We offer an extensive range of repair services and are here to help!