Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cameo Brooch new old stock Material: I believe that it

Material: I believe that it is rayon

black and brown

It measures 55” in length and 4” in width at its widest

primarily wood pulp

Antique Victorian Vulcanite Cameo Brooch new old stock Material: I believe that itCirca 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