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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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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
98cm (38.58")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1025631
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00000564
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
98cm (38.58")
Width
67cm (26.38")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1025631
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000564
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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Archive I An intricate antique French glass beadwork immortelle wreath mounted on a warm orange wall, featuring intricate wirework flowers and foliage. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An intricate antique French glass beadwork immortelle wreath mounted on a warm orange wall, featuring intricate wirework flowers and foliage. View II
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Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 173
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An intricate antique French glass beadwork immortelle wreath mounted on a warm orange wall, featuring intricate wirework flowers and foliage.
French Glass Floral Beadwork Immortelle Mourning Wreath
Ref: SA1025631
An intricate antique French glass beadwork immortelle wreath mounted on a warm orange wall, featuring intricate wirework flowers and foliage.
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  • ObjectWall Art & Plaques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialGlass, Wire, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWire scrollwork, Beaded floral sprays, Leaf motifs
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Immortelle wreaths are historical memorial objects traditionally made from glass beads, wire, and ceramic elements, widely created in France during the 19th and early 20th centuries as lasting tributes for graves and home remembrance.

These pieces typically utilise hollow or solid glass beads threaded onto fine iron or brass wire frameworks, often incorporating metallic chenille yarn and tin or porcelain floral accents.

Authenticity is usually determined by the presence of hand-twisted iron wire, uniform vintage glass bead cuts, period-specific soldering, and natural oxidisation appropriate to the age of the item.

Displaying these intricate wirework pieces on a neutral wall or incorporating them into a curated gallery wall adds textural contrast and historical depth to contemporary spaces.

Keep the item away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent wire corrosion and degradation of the delicate glass and thread components.
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