Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cameo Brooch new old stock probably size 44 Tall

probably size 44 Tall

primarily wood pulp

The posts slant either to the left or right

Shoulders: 25” across seam-to-seam

a couple in the banded area as well as one in the logo area (see close-up photos)

Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cameo Brooch new old stock probably size 44 TallCirca 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