DATE: Georgian, c.1750

A gorgeous 18th Century memorial brooch. This one features a little cherub, grasping onto a small locket, which dangles below, containing a lock of blonde hair. The front of the locket is hand painted with "Grieve Not But Trust In Almighty God". Maybe the owner of this needed the belief of the almighty God, with his power to help grieve their sudden loss, or even to assure their loved one will go to heaven. The cherub itself is crafted from hardstone, and the locket in 15k gold. A fine example of memorial jewellery, dating from the early Georgian period. 

STONES 

Hardstone agate 

MEASUREMENTS 

Cherub: 2.2 x 1.5cm 

Drop: 1.6cm

WEIGHT 

 2.6g

MARKS 

 No marks present, tests as 15k gold 

CONDITION 

 Very good, light wear commensurate with age