Vintage Bakelite Celluloid Victorian Revival Mourning Brooch Pin

Vintage Bakelite Celluloid Victorian Revival Mourning Brooch Pin is flat backed with carved scalloped edges and a raised, right facing portrait cameo, featuring head and shoulders, of an early to mid 1800's fashion lady. Her hair style, ringlets and jewels are reminiscent of the Napoleonic period. This is a classic piece of Thirties Victorian Revival jewelry with a 3 tiered base with a celluloid carved portrait profile. To more closely inspect photos, simply click on the binocular icon on the top right corner of any photo.

Excellent condition, measures 2 3/4" tall and 2" wide, and just under 1/2" thick and weighs 29 grams. The riveted pin backing is secure and functional with a safety catch.

This jewelry comes from a dear friend and a truly exceptional lady. While having an antique shop, she has collected these fine designer pieces for the last 40 years and has an incredibly discerning eye for quality as well as unique and special pieces. The extensive nature of her collection has meant that she has not worn most pieces more than once.

It is my distinct pleasure that she has chosen to pass her extensive collection on to me. I am in the process of acquiring her complete collection and know that I will be keeping some special pieces for myself. I will also be offering some for sale and please know that with each piece comes a wonderful legacy of a very special lady that makes this jewelry all the more special.

Her collection includes some of the most desirable designers; Boucher, Carnegie, Ciner, DeLizza and Elster (aka Juliana), Eisenberg, Haskell, Hobe, Lane, Philippe for Trifari, Schreiner, Schiaiparelli, Vendome, and Weiss as well as Coro, Coventry, Kramer, Krementz, Lisner, and Trifari.

Numerous pieces are book pieces and many had matching pieces so many demi-parures are available. I acquired so much of this jewelry that I will be working on offering it in the store for years to come.

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