Bidspirit auction | 10k Gold Victorian Revolving Portrait

10k Gold Victorian Revolving Portrait Mourning Brooch - A single Victorian-era revolving locket or fob brooch, constructed of 10K Gold. The design features an ornate oval frame secured by swiveling pivots embellished with foliate or acorn motifs. The locket contains two viewing surfaces. The front displays a monochromatic photographic portrait, likely an ambrotype or tintype, depicting a bearded gentleman in formal attire, consistent with mid-to-late 19th-century photographic styles. The reverse side holds a dark inset, black enamel centered with a small, circular metallic element, suggesting a mourning or remembrance function consistent with market consensus. The brooch is fitted with an active pin and a simple c-clasp catch mechanism. Approximate length: 1.5 inches. Weight: 6.72 dwt.