{"product_id":"antique-mourning-hair-brooch-with-two-coiled-hair-spirals-engraved-for-samuel-mart-died-1884-aged-73-and-mary-mart-wallis-died-1885-aged-21-20261008","title":"Lot 004 - Antique Mourning Hair Brooch with Two Coiled Hair Spirals, Engraved for Samuel Mart, Died 1884, Aged 73, and Mary Mart Wallis, Died 1885, Aged 21, 1-3\/4\" W x 1-3\/8\" H","description":"Antique mourning brooch containing two coiled spirals of human hair beneath a domed glass cover, set within a gold-tone oval frame with black enamel border and scrollwork surround. The hair is arranged in two tight rosettes separated by a central band of straight strands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse is engraved in script with two memorial inscriptions: \"Samuel Mar \/ died 16th July 1884 \/ Aged 73\" and \"Mary Mart Wallis \/ died 7th Sept 1885 \/ Aged 21.\" The brooch retains its original C-clasp pin mechanism with a hanging loop at the top. The reverse shows surface scratching and wear consistent with age. The pin clasp is intact and functional. The black enamel border shows minor wear and accumulated debris.","brand":"Granite Union Auction Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53578560504097,"sku":"20261008-LOT004","price":999999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20261008-004-001.jpg?v=1790310030","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/antique-mourning-hair-brooch-with-two-coiled-hair-spirals-engraved-for-samuel-mart-died-1884-aged-73-and-mary-mart-wallis-died-1885-aged-21-20261008","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}