A hairwork Maltese cross brooch / pendant, circa 1840 Of cruciform outline, formed from a series of hairwork panels with seed pearl accents, the central panel featuring the initials FMB, beneath faceted rock crystal plaques, the inscribed 'Isai 26 Chapr. 3 & 4 Verses Ob. 21 Sepr. 1838 A last earthly memorial of one now "like Jesus" ' to the reverse, length 5.1cm   From a private English collection.