Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cameo Brooch new old stock primarily wood pulp

primarily wood pulp

Shoulders: 25” across seam-to-seam

Fabric:  97% Cotton 3% Spandex

The posts slant either to the left or right

black and brown

Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cameo Brooch new old stock primarily wood pulpCirca 1870s here's a lovely vulcanite cameo brooch. It features a lady with leaves adorning her head. It measures 2 inches in length by 1 1 2 across. It has a c clasp closure. These pieces were not always for mourning, they were worn as simple adornments as well. Vulcanite was invented in 1843 by Thomas Hancock. It was the combination of heated sap from Ficus or Euphorbia trees out of Malaysia which was combined with sulphur. Most jewelry made of this