by Tom Licence | May 13, 2018
Carved jet (or jet substitute) brooch, with remains of a fitted copper brooch plate and pin on the back.
by Tom Licence | Jan 24, 2015
Hand- or machine-cut jet buttons are found on some late Victorian sites. Jet became particularly popular during Queen Victoria’s period of mourning after the death of Prince Albert. The buttons may have been attached to items of clothing when thrown away.