Georgian Charles Horsfall Portrait Gold and Pearl Pendant Brooch Size 8.25 the average life expectancy wasn’t

the average life expectancy wasn’t much more than 40

discovered in 1922

they were clearly custom cut for this brooch

you'll find yourself enchanted

Georgian Charles Horsfall Portrait Gold and Pearl Pendant Brooch Size 8.25 the average life expectancy wasn’tBorn June 21st, 1776, Charles Horsfall would go on to lead quite an interesting life. At the age of 16, he would travel to Jamaica and establish himself as a merchant and trader, at 27 he would marry Dorothy Hall Berry, and together they would have 12 children. At 53 he became Bailiff of Liverpool and four years later its Mayor. Over his life he built up an empire for himself trading with West Africa, the West Indies and the Americas. This miniature