Golden thistles and leaves frame this amazing mourning brooch. The inner locket contains hair which is beautifully arrayed using the workmanship of the artist of this time. This kind of work is truly a lost art, but it is showcased here on both sides of the locket, one with a florist and the other with a perfect woven pattern. I believe that this brooch showcases hair from two different people. The center part of this brooch flips so that it can be worn two different ways. The thistle has…