Lot #10: Silver Victorian Mourning Necklace

16 inch sterling silver necklace marked 925 on clasp, with lustrous opaque black facetted beads of what I think is French Jet, (actually a type of black glass (often faceted), it is heavier and colder than true jet The title is a speculative but educated guess: I THINK this is a piece of Victorian mourning jewellery from the 19th century. The design of the little nubbins framing each bead and the wear on them suggests an antique piece to me. As do some of the accompanying finds (viz Lot 1). But I am no expert. Antique Victorian mourning necklaces featuring sterling silver and black beads are prized mementos of 19th-century remembrance. These pieces were popularised by Queen Victoria following the death of Prince Albert in 1861. Authentic examples often pair hand-crafted black beads with sterling silver clasps, chains, or decorative pendants. Dimensions: 16 inches. 16.93 grams. Pickup category timeslot {A}