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Oval Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch With Floral Decoration Black Jet Or Vulcanite.
This is a private sale from a pet, smoke, and Covid free home. The charming brooch being offered for sale here belonged to my great grandmother – who was from the Victorian era.
When Prince Albert died Queen Victoria was so devastated that she, and her court, entered a period of deep mourning – which lasted for the rest of her life. Hence black mourning items became very fashionable during that period, and are highly collectable today.
The overall condition of this brooch is very good for its age, with no damage or repairs.
Please refer to the photographs provided to make your own assessment regarding condition.
The brooch is oval and has very pretty detailing along its centre panel of a single spray of flowers – which looks like Lily Of The Valley or Solomon’s Seal – both of which had special significance in Victorian times. (The Victorians were very taken with the language of flowers, i.e. the meaning, and often secret messages, conveyed via the use of various different flowers.)
I’m not sure whether the brooch is made from vulcanite (a very popular material for jewellery in Victorian times) or jet.
I can’t see any marks on the metal clasp.
The size of this charming brooch is approximately 4.5 cm long x 1.5 cm wide.
I would prefer the Buyer to collect, and pay cash on collection please. However, if essential, I would be willing to send this item to a location within mainland United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, at the Buyer’s own risk, for an additional £6.00. In this case I would make every reasonable effort to pack your parcel as carefully as possible so as to help ensure its safety, and would use the Royal Mail’s First Class Signed For Upon Receipt Service. Regret no returns accepted. Thank you.