SUPERB ANTIQUE FRENCH SENTIMENTAL MOURNING HAIR ART c.1880\'s . 5 2/3 \"
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SUPERB ANTIQUE FRENCH SENTIMENTAL MOURNING HAIR ART c.1880\'s . 5 2/3 \" :
$75.00
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I have decided to sell a entire Victorian mourning hair collection ( 50 pieces ! ) . The pieces in this collection are original and in good condition . There are many rare designs . If you have a moment, take a look at my other listings .
I will list other pieces this week .
I COMBINE SHIPPING .
SUPERB ANTIQUE NAPOLEON III FRENCH SENTIMENTAL HAIR ARTWORK MOURNING MEMENTO OR REMEMBRANCE PIECE .
Superb quality . The hair work is gorgeous with 3 D effect . It includes flowers .
c.1880\'s .
Domed glass and encased in a Napoleon III era ebonysed wooden frame with brass trim .
Frame measuring 5 2/3 \" x 5 \" ( 14,3 cm x 12,8 cm ) .
Good antique condition .
Sentimental pieces reached a height of popularity in the late of Georgian era, Napoleonic era . Entirely crafted from hair of blonde .
The tradition of keeping looks of o loved one\'s hair might seem a bit of a macabre curiosité, but this novetly was actually quite popular and precious at time when photography was costly . Specialized shops devoted to this art medium throughout Europe and France . Other showcase hair worked into sceneries to memorialize, or express devotion and love . Artists were also quite skilled in taking a loke of hair to be woven as jewelry adornmens, perhaps the more popular form of Victorian mourning jewelry .
DELIVERY AND SHIPPING
All items will be properly packaged .
Sending parcels safe and insured .
Shipping cost to US and Asian ( from France ) including insurance : $29 ( i combine shipping ) .
Shipping cost to Europe : $16 .
Please contact me for any questions !