Though considered by some to be an inferior imitation of Jet, Vulcanite is a wonderful and beautiful material, primarily due its ability to be moulded. But what one may consider to be a plus (as it can expand and have more intricate pattern details), it also makes Vulcanite fall into the category of mass production,… Continue reading Live Long and Prosper: Late 19th Century Vulcanite Bracelet
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Mid Victorian Brooch: How Damage Affects Price But Not Sentimentality
On the face of it, this Pinchbeck brooch shows a significant amount of damage and its physical price would not be very great (I don’t really like talking about prices as they are transient and mostly in the eye of the beholder). We have the oxidisation to the top of the piece, a layer of… Continue reading Mid Victorian Brooch: How Damage Affects Price But Not Sentimentality