{"product_id":"antique-victorian-gutta-percha-cross-pendant-floral-botanical-relief-1860s-mourning-jewelry-gothic-cross-collectible-pendant","title":"Antique Victorian Gutta Percha Cross Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictorian gutta percha cross pendant featuring intricately molded roses, buds, and trailing leaves that wrap and climb the arms of the cross in lush relief. Gutta percha — a natural latex harvested from Malaysian Palcha trees — was the material of choice for Victorian mourning jewelry from the 1850s through the 1880s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Gutta percha — authentic natural latex, not plastic or resin Design: Full-relief botanical cross — roses, buds, and foliage across all four arms Bail: Original wire-wrapped bail, intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 1¾\" wide x 2⅞\" tall Condition: Some surface residue present — structurally sound with exceptional detail retention \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Note on Gutta Percha True Victorian gutta percha is increasingly rare and frequently misidentified. It is distinguished from vulcanite by its warmer brown-black tone and matte surface. This piece is consistent in color, weight, and molding quality with authentic period gutta percha. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"His Coy Mistress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54181300371740,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7228\/8028\/files\/d7fb960f-il_fullxfull.8072032033_ltcv.jpg?v=1780700897","url":"https:\/\/hiscoymistressvintage.com\/products\/antique-victorian-gutta-percha-cross-pendant-floral-botanical-relief-1860s-mourning-jewelry-gothic-cross-collectible-pendant","provider":"His Coy Mistress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}