Bull's Eye Onyx Mourning Brooch
Date19th century
Object NameBrooch
Mediumgold and onyx
ClassificationsJewellery
DimensionsOverall: Width: 1.2 cm, Diameter: 2.1 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1973 by the Misses Duguid.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008536
About MeA single polished bull's eye onyx mourning brooch with gold mount and hinged pin. Black onyx was widely used during the Victorian period for mourning jewellery. A particular favourite was bull's eye onyx.
Late 19th century
1860 - 1910
Late 19th century
1862 - 1901
Mid - late 19th century
1840 - 1900
19th century
Probably 19th century
1860 - 1899
Late 19th century
1837 - 1901
1840 - 1900
1837 - 1901
1837 - 1901
1837 - 1901
Probably 19th century
1846 - 1901
1860 - 1899
