Hersey Family Hingham MA Memorial Hair Brooch C 1840
Hersey Family Hingham MA Memorial Hair Brooch C 1840
$325.00
A memorial hair brooch belonging to the Hersey family of Hingham, MA. The brooch is gold (unmarked) and the front is black enamel decorated with a traditional, weeping willow tree in gold.
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A memorial hair brooch belonging to the Hersey family of Hingham, MA. The brooch is gold (unmarked) and the front is black enamel decorated with a traditional, weeping willow tree in gold. Under the tree is a classical urn in white enamel with a glass covered hair compartment. The hair compartment contains blond hair. The glass is broken on the L of the compartment. On the back of the brooch is the name Jo Hersey. Included with the brooch is a small, tin type of a gentleman
Despite the apology of the cracked hair compartment, this is an important mourning brooch from the Hersey family of Hingham. The brooch measures ¾” x 7/8” and is closed with a C clasp over an extended pin.
The brooch will be mailed USPS priority mail and fully insured for the purchase price. Please contact me with shipping cost to your zip code. I can be reached at laura.a.mccarthy@comcast.net or at 781-789-8385.
I accept PayPal and checks. MA residents pay sales tax on Friday, Saturday and Sunday are a MA tax free weekend.
| Dealer Name | Laura McCarthy |
|---|---|
| Shop Name | Bayberry Antiques |
| Dealer Contact | phone: 781-789-8385 |