An atmospheric antique French mourning necklace formed from hand-cut and carved black glass beads designed to imitate jet. Its generous length and dramatic dark finish make it an impressive piece for wearing, collecting or display.
Key features
- Antique French glass bead necklace
- Black jet-style beads with hand-cut and carved detail
- Approximately 45 inches long
- Tied construction with no clasp
Period & background
The design is associated with Victorian mourning style and also has strong Gothic appeal. The recorded country of origin is France.
Maker & marks
Recorded as an antique piece; no individual maker or maker?s mark is listed.
Condition
Pre-owned in good condition. The necklace is tied and has no clasp; please review the photographs for age-related wear and construction details.
