1880s Victorian Whitby Jet Gothic Carved Brooch runway_elie_saab the flippy

the flippy

This piece is in excellent vintage condition with no flaws of any note - it would make an exceptional addition to any collector of Yves Saint Laurent

The neckline has a soft curve with a rounded yoke collar

shimmering swirls and bow shapes across the bust and down the front of the skirt

Tailored from smooth black wool

1880s Victorian Whitby Jet Gothic Carved Brooch runway_elie_saab the flippyThis elegant, richly textured brooch was made in the north of England around the 1880s but could conceivably be a little earlier or later such is the timeless appeal of jet. Carved from genuine Whitby jet, it is engraved with a twisting rope and S shaped forms that curve around two spheres. There are cut out details which allow the fabric of the wearers clothes to be glimpsed. The back features a long clasp which is secured with a C clasp. This