Description

Antique French mourning brooch made in molded gutta-percha, black brooch in gutta-percha, basket with roses & flowers brooch, Victorian era mourning costume jewelry.
MEASURE: 2″ by 1 1/4″ (5.1 cm by 3.2 cm).
Wonderful antique French brooch made in molded gutta-percha in black color, surely a mourning brooch dating to the Victorian era.
The brooch is shaped has a high relief basket filled with roses and other flowers, the details are very fine and design is just beautiful!
Gutta-percha is a dark rubbery, organic substance derived from tropical trees indigenous to Southeast Asia. From the mid 1800’s the sap from trees formed a latex which allowed the Victorians to create mourning jewelry, furniture as well as dentistry. Blocks of grey, black and brown were used by the artists to create the pieces.

Conditions of this antique mourning brooch are very good, closure is functional and there are no ruptures.
The product has imperfections or a patina due to its age, as can be seen in the photos. Please take a close look at the pictures before making your purchase!

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