Victorian Hand-Carved Whitby Jet Mourning Black Brooch

£175.00

Circa 1870, lovely quality black Victorian Whitby jet mourning brooch in an elegant marquise shape with saw-tooth design and pierced edges. It features four delicately carved forget-me-not flowers against a bas relief background.


This is a wonderful example of mourning jewellery to honour the death of a loved one. It is a beautiful decorative piece, genuine artisan-made jewellery and highly collectible.


There is a heavy duty pin on the reverse in good working order. The brooch is in good vintage condition with a hair line crack at one end but not noticeable when worn. I had to magnify it to properly see it. There is also slight wearing to one outer edge.


It would make a lovely gift and looks stylish making a statement worn on any outfit.


Measurements:
5cm long
2cm wide


Whitby Jet - History
Whitby jet, a type of fossilized wood is found in Whitby in Yorkshire. Formed from the remains of ancient Araucaria trees, it was prized by the Romans, Vikings, and later became a staple in Victorian mourning jewelry following Queen Victoria's adoption of it after Prince Albert's death.
Subsequently, The Victorian era became known as the "jet age," with Whitby becoming a centre for skilled artisan jet carving and jewelry making.

Circa 1870, lovely quality black Victorian Whitby jet mourning brooch in an elegant marquise shape with saw-tooth design and pierced edges. It features four delicately carved forget-me-not flowers against a bas relief background.


This is a wonderful example of mourning jewellery to honour the death of a loved one. It is a beautiful decorative piece, genuine artisan-made jewellery and highly collectible.


There is a heavy duty pin on the reverse in good working order. The brooch is in good vintage condition with a hair line crack at one end but not noticeable when worn. I had to magnify it to properly see it. There is also slight wearing to one outer edge.


It would make a lovely gift and looks stylish making a statement worn on any outfit.


Measurements:
5cm long
2cm wide


Whitby Jet - History
Whitby jet, a type of fossilized wood is found in Whitby in Yorkshire. Formed from the remains of ancient Araucaria trees, it was prized by the Romans, Vikings, and later became a staple in Victorian mourning jewelry following Queen Victoria's adoption of it after Prince Albert's death.
Subsequently, The Victorian era became known as the "jet age," with Whitby becoming a centre for skilled artisan jet carving and jewelry making.