Victorian Caged Hairwork Brooch and Earring Set Poison Bottle unfortunately

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This striking specimen is one of the more rare designs in throwaways

Measurements: 1 1/4" x 3/4" Drop: 1/2"

Materials: Silver plated copper

The equivalent of a modern day to-go box

Victorian Caged Hairwork Brooch and Earring Set Poison Bottle unfortunatelyContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other. It also was worn merely as fashion since hair jewelry was in vogue during the Victorian era. Gaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at home drawing room past time, much like