Vintage black carved link bracelet featuring chunky circular links and a decorative floral clasp with hand-carved detailing

Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch – Civil War Era Black Gutta Percha Chain Pin

$485.00
$485.00
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Vintage black carved link bracelet featuring chunky circular links and a decorative floral clasp with hand-carved detailing
  • Vintage black carved link bracelet featuring chunky circular links and a decorative floral clasp with hand-carved detailing
  • Angled view of Victorian mourning brooch with linked chain detail, showcasing depth and carved design in gutta percha
  • Front view of antique Victorian mourning brooch with chain drop, made of carved gutta percha, associated with Odd Fellows
  • Back view of antique Victorian mourning brooch displaying original C clasp closure and chain attachment
  • Close-up detail of Victorian Odd Fellows mourning brooch clasp, showing carved gutta percha buckle and decorative elements
  • Vintage black carved link bracelet featuring chunky circular links and a decorative floral clasp with hand-carved detailing
  • Angled view of Victorian mourning brooch with linked chain detail, showcasing depth and carved design in gutta percha
  • Front view of antique Victorian mourning brooch with chain drop, made of carved gutta percha, associated with Odd Fellows
  • Back view of antique Victorian mourning brooch displaying original C clasp closure and chain attachment
  • Close-up detail of Victorian Odd Fellows mourning brooch clasp, showing carved gutta percha buckle and decorative elements
Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch – Civil War Era Black Gutta Percha Chain Pin

Antique Victorian Mourning Brooch – Civil War Era Black Gutta Percha Chain Pin

A carefully chosen piece from the cupboard.
$485.00
$485.00

Ships with care from Pittsburgh ✨

Each item inside Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard is selected with intention—never ordinary, never without a story.

Some are handcrafted. Some are discovered. All are chosen to bring a little intrigue, beauty, or curiosity into your world.

Antique Victorian mourning brooch from the Civil War era, crafted in black gutta percha with a rare chain pin design.

🕯️ One of a kind — only one available.

🕯️ DESCRIPTION:

Some pieces don’t just sit quietly in a collection…
they carry something with them.

This antique Victorian mourning brooch, dating to the Civil War era, features a striking buckle design with a chain drop—believed to be associated with remembrance practices of the Civil War era, Union soldier and Odd Fellows member, dating to the mid-to-late 1800s. Hand-carved from gutta percha and accented with glass detailing, it remains in remarkable condition for its age.

🕯️ DETAILS:

  • Era: Victorian (mid–late 1800s)
  • Material: Gutta percha, glass accents
  • Measurements: 3 1/4” x 1 3/8” x 1/2”
  • Closure: Antique “C” clasp
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with expected age-related wear

🕯️ HISTORY & ORIGIN:

This piece is believed to be associated with members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization known for its symbolism surrounding brotherhood, death, and remembrance.

According to passed-down accounts (not officially documented), the brooch may have been worn in memory of a deceased “brother” who was both a high-ranking member of the order and a Union soldier during the American Civil War—a connection that adds historical weight to the piece. 

Historical details are based on available research and tradition; exact provenance is not documented. 

🕯️ SYMBOLISM:

The buckle and chain motif is often associated with eternal connection—
a bond that is never broken, even in death.

Mourning jewelry of this era frequently incorporated personal elements, including locks of hair. It is possible this piece once held such a tribute, now absent with time.

🕯️ CONDITION NOTES:

This piece is in excellent condition for its age, with minor wear consistent with antique items of this period. The clasp remains intact and functional.

🕯️ COLLECTOR APPEAL:

Ideal for collectors of:

  • Victorian mourning jewelry
  • Civil War-era artifacts
  • Odd Fellows / fraternal memorabilia
  • Antique symbolic or spiritual pieces
  • Haunted or energy-holding objects

🕯️ MRS. BONES NOTE:

Some items are simply old.
Others… feel like they’ve been waiting.

Pieces tied to the Civil War era are increasingly sought after—especially those connected to personal remembrance.

Perfect for gifting, collecting, or keeping something a little unexpected for yourself.

Availability:


Some pieces are one-of-a-kind or limited in quantity. Once they’re gone, they may not return.

✔ Available online
✔ Carefully packed and shipped
✔ From our Pittsburgh-based curio space

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What’s inside the cupboard is always changing.

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