Victorian Vulcanite Family Locket ring A remarkable 19th century micromosaic

A remarkable 19th century micromosaic pendant depicting

It comprises fourteen articulated panels

adding two small loops and a silver chain for wear as a necklace

Stone: Old Mine Cut Diamonds (1

Victorian Vulcanite Family Locket ring A remarkable 19th century micromosaicCool antique navette (meaning little boat) shaped locket which opens to reveal four glass fronted compartments. It is made from vulcanite, a thermoset material invented by Charles Goodyear in 1839. Vulcanite is created by heating sulphur with rubber, with the proportion of sulphur increased or decreased in order to vary the hardness of the object. Between 25 50% sulphur results in a hard product with the familiar feel of plastic. It was commonly used