A Victorian mourning cross, carved in Whitby jet and vulcanite.
The polished surface carries a spray of delicate flowers in relief, a reminder of life continuing even in loss. Crosses like this were worn as symbols of faith and remembrance, held close to the heart during times of mourning.
Details:
Era: Victorian, c. 1870s–1880s
Materials: Whitby jet and vulcanite
Design: Relief-carved floral spray on a mourning cross
Condition: Good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age
A devotional jewel from the shadowed past, carrying both memory and resilience.
A Victorian mourning cross, carved in Whitby jet and vulcanite.
The polished surface carries a spray of delicate flowers in relief, a reminder of life continuing even in loss. Crosses like this were worn as symbols of faith and remembrance, held close to the heart during times of mourning.
Details:
Era: Victorian, c. 1870s–1880s
Materials: Whitby jet and vulcanite
Design: Relief-carved floral spray on a mourning cross
Condition: Good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age
A devotional jewel from the shadowed past, carrying both memory and resilience.
