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A Georgian lava mourning brooch comprising six cameos and a hairwork panel.

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Comprising six cameos and a hairwork panel, this Georgian lava mourning brooch is offered for £989.

At the centre is a glazed panel with a plait of hair and around it are ovals decorated with Grand Tour-style faces and busts plus two cameos with symbols.

Made of 18ct gold, it is available from the website of StolenAttic, which specialises in antique and vintage jewellery.

stolenattic.com