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French Glass Floral Beadwork Immortelle Mourning Wreath
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French Glass Floral Beadwork Immortelle Mourning Wreath

19th century
Sold 8 December 2024 · Hand of Glory
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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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Glass Bead Mourning Wreath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1025176
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000563
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.
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The word Immortelle translates as 'everlasting' and is used as a term for beaded funeral wreaths, popular in the late 19th century.
Hand of Glory

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.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Glass Bead Mourning Wreath to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1025176
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000563
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Archive I An antique French glass beadwork mourning wreath featuring intricate purple and blue floral motifs arranged on a wire framework. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Glass Floral Beadwork Immortelle Mourning Wreath

Archive II An antique French glass beadwork mourning wreath featuring intricate purple and blue floral motifs arranged on a wire framework. View II
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34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An antique French glass beadwork mourning wreath featuring intricate purple and blue floral motifs arranged on a wire framework.
French Glass Floral Beadwork Immortelle Mourning Wreath
Ref: SA1025176
An antique French glass beadwork mourning wreath featuring intricate purple and blue floral motifs arranged on a wire framework.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Art & Decor
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Wire, Metal
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsFloral beadwork, Wire filigree, Symmetrical arrangement
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Immortelle wreaths are historical memorial items traditionally crafted in France from glass beads and wire to represent eternal remembrance and grief.

These pieces typically incorporate hand-threaded glass seed beads, wire frameworks, tin or metal leaf accents, and sometimes dried botanical elements encased under glass domes.

Authentic pieces generally display period wirework techniques, hand-blown or drawn glass beads with natural age-related patina, and construction methods characteristic of the 19th or early 20th century.

Such pieces can be mounted on neutral walls as focal points of historical interest, integrating well into eclectic or dark academia aesthetic spaces.

Keep the item out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, avoid moisture, and gently clean with a soft, dry brush to remove dust without damaging fragile wire structures.
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