Victorian era Mourning Jewelry lot 2/dress clips OLD!

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Welcome to WALKING THRU THE VALLEY ANTIQUES . We specialize in authentic, antique mourning and estate jewelry . Offered today is a lot of 2 gold plate, extremely detailed mourning dress clips from the late Victorian Era (late 1800's) in excellent condition. These were purchased at an estate sale along with other mourning items, and are among the most beautiful clips I have ever encountered! These items are an excellent represention of Victorian Mourning Jewelry The clips measure 1.5 inches across. Brief History of Victorian Mourning Death shadowed nineteenth-century life in captivating ways. Proper Victorian women, bound by strict rules of etiquette, adapted a code for mourning which included elaborate wardrobes made of black crepe material and fashionable black jewelry. Those caught in violation of mourning protocol risked scandal and gossip from others within society, and this alone was a humbling possibility! Tfore, morning became somewhat of a practiced art. Deep mourning lasted about one year, which required an all-black wardrobe and accessories; and half mourning for an additional year (or more depending on the relationship of the deceased to the family), which allowed for the slow return of color into the wardrobe. After the proper amount of time had passed, a widow could freely wear any color, although many followed the lead of Queen Victoria and remained in black for the rest of their lives. Mourning Jewelry was as popular of an item in Europe as it was in America. High-end, more expensive pieces were made of Whitby Jet, which is a type of fossilized coal from England. More affordable pieces were made from black Jet glass, gutta-percha, gold, silver, pinchbeck and enamel, and even human hair. In 1901, the Edwardian period followed the death of Queen Victoria and the strict societal codes of mourning soon came to an end. Although mourning etiquette remained popular for decades to follow, it no longer dictated such a strict set of rules of conduct. Today, Victorian mourning jewelry is highly fashionable and desired by collectors. Charming, rich with history, and historically awesome, these pieces are excellent additions to any wardrobe. Seller's Terms and Conditions By purchasing this item you AGREE to the following: No returns or refunds unless this item is grossly misrepresented, and it will not be. All items are from local estate sales, and are hand picked and carefully inspected for authenticity and damage. We only offer authentic, good condition, and wearable "from the box" vintage items unless otherwise clearly stated as in need of repair. I provide very good pictures, and will answer any questions in an extremely timely manor. You will receive exactly what is pictured. Please take the time to look at the picture and ask any questions before you bid. Misunderstandings occur when questions are not asked. Your bid is a contract to follow thru with the purchase, and to agree to the terms of the purchase, including the no return policy previously stated. Please understand (prior to bidding) that the item you are purchasing is an authentic Vintage or Antique item, and is NOT in brand new condition. It will show signs of vintage wear. Many of our pieces are over 150 years old, and have seen a whole lot of history in-between its origin and present day, including the election of President Lincoln, a Civil War and two World Wars, a depression, and a moon walk (just to name a few). This is part of the charm behind owning authentic antique jewelry. Most collectors understand this, and look for minor wear in order to authenticate its age and tell it apart from a reproduction. Please keep this in mind before placing a bid and, if this is not acceptable to you, please do not bid Our definition of vintage wear includes minor scratching, minor wear to the finish, tarnish, patina, small unnoticeable flaws, and in need of a good cleaning. If t are any serious flaws or damage to the piece oth... read more

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