Online auction of antiques, furniture, and numerous costume jewellery lots.
Lot 273:
A Mixed Collection of Black Mourning-Style Jewellery and Components Including Spares or Repairs
Description
This extensive collection comprises a variety of black mourning-style jewellery and components, primarily fashioned from materials such as jet, black glass (French jet), and early plastics including vulcanite and Lucite. The lot features multiple beaded necklaces of varying lengths, showcasing faceted, smooth, and intricately carved beads. Notable pieces include a large, ornate oval brooch with a textured border and central black cabochon, alongside several smaller decorative elements and loose fragments. The assembly demonstrates various construction techniques, from traditional stringing to moulded and geometric carvings characteristic of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. No hallmarks or maker’s marks were observed. The lot is sold as a mixed group, including spares or repairs, suitable for collectors or jewellery crafters.
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