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Victorian Molded Black Pressed Horn Floral Brooch Pin C-Clasp c.1870s

$288
$36020% Off
£218.44
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€261.63
€327.8820% Off
CA$414.69
CA$515.5820% Off
A$424.29
A$532.2020% Off
CHF 240.67
CHF 299.9720% Off
MX$5,438.48
MX$6,885.4320% Off
NOK 2,759.99
NOK 3,422.3820% Off
SEK 2,876.80
SEK 3,610.4620% Off
DKK 1,955.72
DKK 2,450.7220% Off

About the Item

An exceptional and rare authentic Victorian mourning brooch (circa 1870s–1880s), intricately crafted from molded black pressed horn. This piece features a striking hexagonal silhouette with a pierced openwork frame, centered around a detailed bas-relief floral carving—a classic Victorian motif representing everlasting remembrance. The reverse reveals the authentic texture of pressed natural horn and period-correct brass hardware fastened with original antique screws, featuring an extended pin stem and C-clasp fastener. A highly collectible, lightweight, and sophisticated example of authentic Victorian black mourning jewelry.
  • Weight:
    10 g
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.38 in (35.06 mm)Depth: 0.71 in (18.04 mm)Length: 1.77 in (44.96 mm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    1870-1879
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Honolulu, HI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4639230330702

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