Horlogeketting van haar en goud c. 1845

"Horlogeketting van haar en goud" (c. 1845) by Firma W. Vinke Larsen is a watch chain crafted from braided human hair and gold. The chain is approximately 29.2 cm long with a diameter of 0.4 cm. The use of human hair as a material for jewelry was popular in the 19th century, often as a way to commemorate loved ones. The piece's simple design and combination of hair and gold highlights the unique and sentimental nature of Victorian mourning jewelry.