Beautiful antique Victorian mourning pendant crafted in tested 14K gold and preserved in its original fitted presentation box from Amsterdam. The pendant features a glass-covered hairwork center with initials, surrounded by an ornate gold setting with decorative beadwork and three dangling gold drops.

This is a traditional Victorian memorial piece containing preserved hair beneath glass, a common practice used to commemorate a loved one during the 19th century. The pendant retains its original hinged suspension loop at the top, allowing it to be worn on a chain, ribbon, or watch chain.

The pendant weighs approximately 3.7 grams total and has been tested as 14K gold. A mark is present on the suspension fitting and appears to read BAL or DAL, though the exact interpretation is unknown. The original retailer’s box is included and bears the label of an Amsterdam jeweler/watchmaker, adding to the historical interest and provenance of the piece.

The hairwork remains intact beneath the glass, and the three dangling gold drops are present. A wonderful example of Victorian mourning jewelry and an appealing addition to any collection of antique gold jewelry, memorial jewelry, or hairwork pieces.

Condition is good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. The original box shows wear and aging consistent with its age. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Measurements are shown in the photographs.

The translation on the box is something like this according to AI

L. Braas Jr.

Dealer in Gold and Silver Goods

Watches, Clocks and Fine Manufactured Articles

Corner of Nieuwstraat 27

Amsterdam

This is actually quite useful because it confirms the box belonged to a Dutch jeweler/watchmaker in Amsterdam rather than being a later generic box.

The style of the label and the wording are consistent with a 19th-century business. I would definitely mention in your listing:

“Original fitted presentation box bearing the label of Amsterdam jeweler and watchmaker L. Braas Jr.”

That sounds much stronger than simply saying “original box.”

One correction I’d make to the listing: instead of saying “likely Netherlands,” I’d now say:

“Original Amsterdam, Netherlands jeweler’s presentation box included.”