This stunning genuine Victorian Whitby acorn brooch is Circa 1860
A remarkable collectable piece of jewellery steeped in history
The brooch has beautiful workmanship throughout the brooch leading to two exquisite
carved Whitby jet acorns.
All original, the pin is still in good condition too.
Whitby Jet was brought to the attention of the world by Queen Victoria, who used
Whitby Jet as part of her mourning attire.
Jet is a form of brown coal of fossilized wood from an ancient tree known as the monkey puzzle tree.
Weighs 25.4 grams
Measures over 3.5 inches in length
1 3/4 inches across
Each acorn is over 3/4 of an inch each and 1/2 an inch across
We can provide a written Valuation on completion of sale.
This is so rare and collectable
True Victorian, this is a collectors piece, one to treasure.
ITEM NUMBER 4992