{"product_id":"viktorianische-taschenuhrenkette-echthaar","title":"Victorian pocket watch chain made of real hair and rolled gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis extraordinary \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian pocket watch chain made of real hair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an impressive testament to the jewelry culture of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e Braided hair was frequently used in Victorian times for personal memorial and mourning jewelry. Such pieces expressed affection, remembrance, friendship, and emotional appreciation. So-called \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emourning jewelry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was particularly popular in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e The decorative end caps and connecting elements are made of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erolled gold\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – a technique common in the 19th century in which thinly rolled gold sheet was processed over a core. This method allowed for voluminous yet lightweight jewelry pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e The finely braided structure of the real hair is exceptionally well preserved and demonstrates the high craftsmanship of Victorian hairpieces. A truly remarkable collector's item!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Livinta Vintage \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56853251293449,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6769\/1449\/files\/35_4bbb084f-be5a-48f4-92e9-c57f0aa103e0.jpg?v=1772471873","url":"https:\/\/livinta.com\/en\/products\/viktorianische-taschenuhrenkette-echthaar","provider":"Livinta - Vintage \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}