Georgian Pearl & Hair Locket Lace Pin Brooch silver with elements of the period

with elements of the period inspiring designers and craftspeople across many disciplines

mechanical movement seems to keep good time

Petal-like openworked segments immediately surround the oval dome

plant foliage

enhanced by their domed/convex profile

Georgian Pearl & Hair Locket Lace Pin Brooch silver with elements of the periodDATE: Georgian, c. 1800 An elegant Georgian lace pin with a central oval locket compartment bordered by a halo of natural seed pearls. It's crafted in 15 karat gold, with domed back and original brooch fittings. The locket is home to blond hair, unusually not woven into a pleat or braid. Lace pins were used to secure a length of lace or ribbon, usually at the neck or shoulder. Although today the terms 'pin' and 'brooch' are used more or less