{"title":"Victorian Era","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal pieces from the Victorian era — a period shaped by ornament, symbolism, mourning, sentiment, and remarkable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorian Era gathers together authentic objects from the 19th century, including mourning jewelry, silver-plated serveware, decorative curiosities, and heirloom pieces that continue to carry the atmosphere of their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected not simply for age, but for the history still lingering within them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-odd-fellows-mourning-brooch","title":"Victorian Mourning Brooch – Civil War Era Black Gutta Percha Chain Pin (Odd Fellows)","description":"\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"eaiz1g\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCivil War era Victorian mourning brooch in black gutta percha with a rare chain pin design.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"eaiz1g\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e🕯️ \u003cem\u003eOne of a kind — only one available.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"eaiz1g\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e🕯️ DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pieces don’t sit quietly in a collection…\u003cbr\u003ethey carry something with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Victorian mourning brooch, dating to the Civil War era, features a striking buckle design with a delicate chain drop—an enduring symbol of connection and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from black gutta percha and accented with glass detailing, it has held its presence for over a century. Pieces like this were not simply worn—they were kept close, often tied to memory, loss, and the rituals of mourning that defined the Victorian era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rj1mqo\" data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e🕯️ DETAILS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1660\" data-start=\"1625\" data-section-id=\"1mwnds3\"\u003eEra: Victorian (mid–late 1800s)  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1706\" data-start=\"1661\" data-section-id=\"1m39wbm\"\u003eMaterial: Gutta percha with glass accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1747\" data-start=\"1707\" data-section-id=\"1sqm54m\"\u003eMeasurements: 3 1\/4” x 1 3\/8” x 1\/2”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1778\" data-start=\"1748\" data-section-id=\"phh0nz\"\u003eClosure: Antique “C” clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1779\" data-section-id=\"6gysmx\"\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with expected age-related wear\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nkshzm\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e🕯️ HISTORY \u0026amp; ORIGIN:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is believed to be associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization centered on brotherhood, loyalty, and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassed-down accounts suggest it may have been worn in memory of a deceased “brother”—possibly a Union soldier and member of the order—linking it to the deeply personal mourning traditions of the Civil War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile exact provenance is not documented, the symbolism and construction are consistent with known pieces of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical details are based on available research and tradition; exact provenance is not documented. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"b1p09f\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003e🕯️ SYMBOLISM:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe buckle and chain motif represents an unbroken bond—\u003cbr\u003ea connection that endures beyond loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMourning jewelry of this era often included deeply personal elements, such as woven hair or hidden compartments. It is possible this piece once held such a tribute, now lost to time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"lgndqq\" data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e🕯️ CONDITION NOTES:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eThis piece remains in excellent condition for its age, with minor wear consistent with antique items of this period. The clasp is intact and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1esuh3c\" data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e🕯️ COLLECTOR APPEAL:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2909\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3hsaju\" data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eVictorian mourning jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"323zwj\" data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003eCivil War-era artifacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k2cikj\" data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eOdd Fellows \/ fraternal memorabilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u9si7y\" data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eAntique symbolic or spiritual pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"m1k9j9\" data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003e🕯️ MRS. BONES NOTE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003eSome items are simply old.\u003cbr data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003eOthers… feel like they’ve been waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003ePieces tied to the Civil War era—especially those connected to personal remembrance—are becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuring a private reading, this piece was described as carrying a strong connection to remembrance and brotherhood—something that aligns closely with its symbolism and era.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhether you believe in that or not…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1031\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ethere’s no denying it has presence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3346\" data-start=\"3305\" data-section-id=\"1kh96nl\"\u003e⏳ HOWEVER YOU CHOOSE TO CLAIM IT... DON'T WAIT TOO LONG.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3476\" data-start=\"3348\"\u003eOnce it’s gone, there’s no guarantee another like it will come along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1fje6vg\" data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePieces tied to the Civil War era are increasingly sought after—especially those connected to personal remembrance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43464964079690,"sku":"MB-RL-001","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/vintage-black-carved-link-bracelet-floral-clasp.png?v=1775530983"},{"product_id":"victorian-mourning-pendant-gutta-percha-cameo","title":"Antique Victorian Mourning Cameo Pendant – Black Gutta Percha Memorial Jewelry","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eAntique Victorian mourning cameo pendant in black gutta percha, featuring a detailed carved profile and symbolic memorial design from the 19th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eThis is the exact piece shown — only one available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eA rare collectible — selected for its craftsmanship, condition, and story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"me8pej\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🖤 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eONE OF A KIND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e🕯️ Only one available — once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"88eugt\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🕯️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eSome pieces don’t just quietly sit in a collection… they hold presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"175\"\u003eAntique Victorian mourning cameo pendant in black gutta percha, featuring a finely carved profile and symbolic memorial design from the 19th century.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"652\" data-start=\"330\"\u003eThis antique Victorian mourning pendant dates to the mid-1800s and features a beautifully carved classical profile cameo, rendered in deep black gutta percha. The figure is adorned with layered beading and intricate hair detailing, reflecting both mourning traditions and the neoclassical influence popular during the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003ePieces like this were often worn as personal keepsakes—memorial objects meant to honor, remember, and quietly carry the presence of someone lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eThe depth of the carving and the richness of the material give this piece a striking silhouette, making it both historically significant and visually captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003ePendant only — chain not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"evz8pi\" data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x8m1z5\" data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eEra: Victorian (mid-1800s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jf9h0g\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eMaterial: Black Gutta Percha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g9dtwv\" data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003eStyle: Mourning cameo pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10aadxd\" data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eDesign: Classical female profile with beaded adornment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v9dzgs\" data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition with expected age-related surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n5zree\" data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003eNote: No chain included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"4x7fu3\" data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🕯️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; ORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003eGutta percha was widely used in Victorian mourning jewelry as an alternative to jet, offering a similar deep black appearance while allowing for intricate carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003eCameo designs often drew inspiration from classical antiquity, symbolizing beauty, memory, and timelessness. In mourning jewelry, these elements took on deeper meaning—representing remembrance and the enduring presence of those who had passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2776\"\u003ePieces like this were both decorative and deeply personal, worn as quiet tributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1pwm4z2\" data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🖤 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003eSYMBOLISM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003eThe classical profile is often associated with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e232yb\" data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eEternal beauty and remembrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mvla08\" data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eThe preservation of identity beyond time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wpa19y\" data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eQuiet reflection and personal connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eBlack mourning jewelry traditionally symbolizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qb4j2v\" data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003eGrief and remembrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cuawij\" data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eRespect for the departed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"miwzzn\" data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003eThe enduring nature of love and memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"17cyscr\" data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🕯️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003eCONDITION NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003eThis piece is in excellent condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003eMinor surface marks consistent with antique gutta percha may be present, but the carving remains crisp and highly detailed. The structure is intact and stable, suitable for wear or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"quc5v9\" data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🖤 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003eCOLLECTOR APPEAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3428\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3hsaju\" data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3483\"\u003eVictorian mourning jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d25pl9\" data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003eAntique cameos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kvu5z3\" data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003eGutta percha pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7mfswv\" data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003eSymbolic or historical jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ayd0r7\" data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3600\"\u003eGothic and neoclassical aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003eAlso perfect for those who appreciate wearable history with presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1m8pgfw\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🕯️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003eMRS. BONES NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003eSome items are simply old.\u003cbr data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3733\"\u003eOthers… feel like they’ve been waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3776\" data-end=\"3836\"\u003eThis one carries itself quietly—but it doesn’t go unnoticed.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThis piece carries a presence that’s hard to ignore. When it first came into my collection, it stood out immediately—both for its craftsmanship and the feeling that it had truly lived a life before reaching me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eSome antique mourning pieces have a way of holding their history a little more closely than others… and this is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003eIt’s not just a brooch—it’s a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1m8pgfw\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003ePieces rooted in Victorian mourning traditions are increasingly sought after—especially those that carry a sense of personal remembrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43465089515594,"sku":"MB-RL-002","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/antique-black-cameo-pendant-woman-profile-relief.png?v=1775530919"}],"url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/collections\/victorian-era.oembed","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}