This brooch is an inspired reproduction of a Victorian era in mourning.
The base of this brooch is a delicate black hand holding small flowers. Made in Fun Fakelite, resin.
This sentimental piece of jewelry was very popular in the late Victorian era and used the female hand symbol quite prominently. The depicted hands holding flowers mean friendship and affection. If the flower is a forget-me-not, it is also associated with mourning and remembrance. One of the most unique features of the hand is the cuff and the style in which it is presented. Many of the designs have been standardized and set from a common mold but the small embellishments on the cuff and any jewelry that may be on the fingers tell a story of individuality and quality.
