French Glass Floral Beadwork Immortelle Mourning Wreath
Stock No
SKU00000563
2015
- £275.00
- €321 Euro
- $346 US Dollar
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Item Description
An antique French 'Immortelle' glass beaded funerary wreath, late 19th Century, the glass beads in shades of lilac, purple and white on a cotton thread and wirework frame, the centre with flowers within a shaped scrollwork border.
The word Immortelle translates as 'everlasting' and is used as a term for beaded funeral wreaths, popular in the late 19th century. Also known as 'Couronnes de Mortuare', they were made by small cottage industries in Italy, Germany and mainly France. They were made by women and children in their own homes, although it is also thought they were made by prisoners.
In very good condition, the flowers stand proud of the frame making the wreath three dimensional.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Wiltshire, Wiltshire
Item Dimensions
H: 112cm W: 67cm D: 15cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Wiltshire, Wiltshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1249 447478
+44 (0)7867 305451
