{"title":"Mourning \u0026 Funerary","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"victorianenglish-crape-stone-mourning-brooch","title":"Victorian English Crape Stone Mourning Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tBJ dyH iFc MF7 pBj DrD IZT swG\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned to be worn during the first stages of the mourning period, crape stone saw a brief rise in popularity in the latter half of the 19th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tBJ dyH iFc MF7 pBj DrD IZT swG\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis unique \"stone\" was developed in 1884 by the Fowler Brothers of Providence, RI, using a technique to mimic the dull, rippled folds of black crape fabric, which was commonly worn throughout the grieving process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tBJ dyH iFc MF7 pBj DrD IZT swG\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e To achieve this distinct appearance, skilled artisans would take onyx colored glass and rough up the top layer with an acid solution and then color the piece to obtain the lusterless black fabric-like resemblance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an effort to make the jewelry appear more traditional -- and to appeal to Americans with \"Victoria fever,\" the Fowler Brother's decided to add the word \"English\" to the name and thus English crape stone was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dusky brooch is one of the most ornate pieces of English crape stone we have ever seen. It is backed in a solid rose gold filled setting and the pin back fastens with a C catch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a small loop on the back near the bottom of the brooch where a dangle of some sort may have originally been. This beautiful piece stands alone as it is, but you could also add your own locket or charm if you so desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1880s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish crape stone, rose gold filled metal \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 1\/2\" x 1 1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal has surface scratches and patina consistent with age and wear. The original drop is missing. The tip is chipped off of the bottom right teardrop shaped stone, which was a common problem with this material.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean gently with warm soap and water and a soft bristled brush. Lightly polish with a jewelry polishing cloth, if needed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37819855929533,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/Vulcanite_Brooch.jpg?v=1612408914"},{"product_id":"victorian-lovers-knot-hairwork-brooch","title":"Victorian Lover's Knot Hair Work Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other. It also was worn merely as fashion since hair jewelry was in vogue during the Victorian era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at-home drawing room past time, much like knitting. Patterns and templates were widely available in newspapers, fashion magazines and periodicals. Many young women earned a living making hair jewelry at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those less skilled or crafty, ready-to-wear hair work jewelry could be purchased through catalogs or from jewelry stores, or you could send hair off to a professional weaver to have a custom piece created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe this expertly crafted brooch to be a fashion or sentimental piece. It was most likely purchased from a hair jewelry catalog and we have included a page from the \"A. Bernhard \u0026amp; Co. Catalogue, 1870 Manufacturers of Diamond Work \u0026amp; Ornamental Hair Jewelry\" catalog with a similar example. \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brooch is comprised of multiple open weave table work tubes of hair interwoven into a lovers knot with brass capped ends. In the center of the knot are three small round woven hair orbs each with a brass star centerpiece. Tucked beneath the trio are two brass leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDangling from chain just below the brooch are two woven hair teardrops each capped with brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooch fastens with a tube hinge and C catch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1870s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eHuman hair, brass \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e2\" x 2\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood\u003cbr\u003e Metal has patina consistent with age. There are numerous breaks and repairs to the hair, most notably on the back, bottom and dangles. None of these are overtly noticeable when worn; only upon very close inspection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eUsing extreme care and a light touch, polish metal with a soft jeweler's cloth, if necessary. Do not submerge in water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37819872673981,"sku":"","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/HairBrooch_3b458477-400d-4fd6-a7fe-5718875f905a.jpg?v=1612217827"},{"product_id":"victorian-our-darling-coffin-plate","title":"Victorian \"Our Darling\" Coffin Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heartbreaking, yet beautiful memento of a life cut short, coffin plates of dearly departed loved ones were often kept and displayed on parlor fireplace mantles and tables during the Victorian era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth. By the 19th century, the use of coffin plates began to gain popularity in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or metalworker and varied in size, metal and ornateness depending on the financial resources a family had. They were traditionally made of a soft metal like lead, pewter, silver, brass, copper or tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1840s, the first machine stamped plates appeared, which allowed the plaques to be cut into elaborate shapes and stamped with intricate designs and details, like the one you see here. By the 1860s, mass produced coffin plates could be ordered from a number of catalogs at a price point every family could afford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates peaked between 1880 and 1899 before falling out of favor. It was also during this time that the practice of removing casket plates prior to interment became popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking casket plaque was made by Sargent and Co. in New Haven, Connecticut sometime in the 1880s. It was most likely ordered from a catalog as Sargent and Co. offered a number of casket plates in its hardware catalogs. This plate is machine made in a beveled edge shield design and silver plated with a lovely antique patina, which we chose to keep and not polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is stamped with the inscription \"Our Darling,\" and decorated with delicate morning glory vines, a symbol of tender love, affection and mortality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate has been used and is stamped on the back with the maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1880s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSilver plated metal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e3\" wide by 3 3\/8\" tall \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eSargent and Co. USA, New Haven, Conn. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e This piece is in very good condition given the age and its use. Metal has an allover patina that we chose not to clean. The text and artwork are very clear. It does have a few dents and some of the beveled edges are rolled over or flattened. These issues most likely happened when the plate was attached and then removed from the coffin. We do not see these blemishes as flaws but as a part of the history of this piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry, if necessary. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38019234726077,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/coffinplate.jpg?v=1613085406"},{"product_id":"victorian-hand-seeking-comfort-brooch","title":"Victorian Hand Seeking Comfort Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the dawn of humankind, people have been using their hands to express themselves and to convey emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom shaking hands in friendship to holding hands in affection, each little gesture takes on a symbolic meaning that often spans seas, cultures and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no surprise that these expressive motifs have been captured and celebrated in antique jewellery, particularly in the sentimental Georgian and Victorian eras. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful brooch of a hand grasping a rod symbolizes the wearer is seeking guidance or comfort in a time of need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is delicately hand carved from walrus tusk ivory and accented with a 9k gold bracelet and rod. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this piece was created before 1972, it is exempt from the Marine Mammal Protection Act and is legal to be purchased and sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1880s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eWalrus tusk ivory, 9k gold \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\" x 1\/4\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e There is some lead solder visible on the side of the rod possibly from an old repair. It is not visible when directly looking at the brooch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently wipe ivory with a clean, damp soft cloth or microfiber towel. Do not immerse in water. Dry thoroughly. Polish gold gently with a jewelry cloth if needed. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38056123334845,"sku":"","price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/VictorianHandBrooch6.jpg?v=1613062207"},{"product_id":"victorian-hand-seeking-comfort-pendant","title":"Victorian Hand Seeking Comfort Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince the dawn of humankind, people have been using their hands to express themselves and to convey emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom shaking hands in friendship to holding hands in affection, each little gesture takes on a symbolic meaning that often spans seas, cultures and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no surprise that these expressive motifs have been captured and celebrated in antique jewellery, particularly in the sentimental Georgian and Victorian eras. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful pendant of a hand grasping a rod symbolizes the wearer is seeking guidance or comfort in a time of need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was originally made as a brooch, however the pin back has fallen off at some point, so we have converted it to a pendant in an effort to give it a second life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is delicately hand carved from walrus tusk ivory and accented with a 9k gold bracelet and rod. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince this piece was created before 1972, it is exempt from the Marine Mammal Protection Act and is legal to be purchased and sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1880s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eWalrus tusk ivory, 9k gold \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\" x 1\/4\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003eIt is missing its original pin back and has been converted to a pendant. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently wipe ivory with a clean, damp soft cloth or microfiber towel. Do not immerse in water. Dry thoroughly. Polish gold gently with a jewelry cloth if needed. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38056124088509,"sku":"","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/VictorianHandCharm.jpg?v=1613062271"},{"product_id":"victorian-book-locket-1","title":"Victorian Book Locket with Tintype Portraits","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis whimsical book locket is a delightful way to keep those near and dear close to your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntricately detailed from cover to spine, this hefty gold filled locket was crafted in the 1870s, and exemplifies the beauty and sentimentality of the Victorian era. But the real page turner is what's inside!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop open the petite repoussé latch and the book comes to life to reveal two tintype portraits of a lovely 1860s couple set under thick glass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocket comes on a new gold filled chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1860s photographs, 1870s locket\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eGold filled metal, glass, tin \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003eLocket: 1 3\/8\" x 1 1\/8\" x 5\/16\" Chain: 20\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e Light surface scratches and patina consistent with age and use. The glass covering the gentleman's portrait has a few edge chips, which are not visible unless you take the locket apart. The gentleman's portrait has pitting spots form age.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently polish with a soft jewelry cloth if necessary. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38056922120381,"sku":"","price":348.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/PortraitBook3_52a849e9-10ed-45f2-a1c4-91bc6837c4db.jpg?v=1612753505"},{"product_id":"victorian-macabre-lovers-quarrel-murder-suicide-postcard","title":"Victorian Macabre Lover's Quarrel Murder Suicide Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe love dark and peculiar Victorian postcards, but this is perhaps the most absurd one we've seen yet!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally part of a series about a lover's quarrel between two women vying for the affection of a clown, this particular scene shows the distraught clown kneeling on the ground while a woman reclines on him about to drink a bottle of poison. Wrapped around her ankles is a life preserver. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross from the couple stands another woman pointing one gun at the clown and another gun to the front of her head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll have to use your imagination to figure out how this one ends!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1886 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003ePaper \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e3 1\/8\" x 4 1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eCopyrighted; Ketterlinus, Philida \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e There are some corner bends and light wear consistent with age. The back is missing a little paper from where it looks like it was removed from an album at some point. Does not affect the integrity of the card.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eKeep out of direct sun and away from moisture. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38061001474237,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/Postcard.jpg?v=1612793491"},{"product_id":"victorian-acorn-hair-work-earrings","title":"Victorian Acorn Hair Work Earrings","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other. It also was worn merely as fashion since hair jewelry was in vogue during the Victorian era. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at-home drawing room past time, much like knitting. Patterns and templates were widely available in newspapers, fashion magazines and periodicals. Many young women earned a living making hair jewelry at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those less skilled or crafty, ready-to-wear hair work jewelry could be purchased through catalogs or from jewelry stores, or you could send hair off to a professional weaver to have a custom piece created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe believe this superbly crafted earrings to be fashion pieces. They were most likely purchased from a hair jewelry catalog and we have included a page from the \"A. Bernhard \u0026amp; Co. Catalogue, 1870 Manufacturers of Diamond Work \u0026amp; Ornamental Hair Jewelry\" catalog with a similar example. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe acorn is a symbol of strength, potential, fertility and immortality and was often used as a complimenting secondary symbol of mourning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese charming earrings were woven using a mold into the shape of little acorns. They have rolled gold plated caps and center ring and attach with kidney wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1870s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eHuman hair, rolled gold plated metal \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 1\/2\" x 1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e Metal has patina consistent with age and use. Some of the gold plating is starting to come off.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eUsing extreme care and a light touch, polish metal with a soft jeweler's cloth, if necessary. Do not submerge in water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38087091945661,"sku":"","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/HairEarrings4.jpg?v=1613254245"},{"product_id":"our-darling-coffin-plate","title":"Late Victorian \"Our Darling\" Repoussé Coffin Plate","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA heartbreaking, yet beautiful memento of a life cut short, coffin plates of dearly departed loved ones were often kept and displayed on parlor fireplace mantles and tables during the Victorian era. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth. By the 19th century, the use of coffin plates began to gain popularity in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or metalworker and varied in size, metal and ornateness depending on the financial resources a family had. They were traditionally made of a soft metal like lead, pewter, silver, brass, copper or tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the late 1840s, the first machine stamped plates appeared, which allowed the plaques to be cut into elaborate shapes and stamped with intricate designs and details, like the one you see here. By the 1860s, mass produced coffin plates could be ordered from a number of catalogs at a price point every family could afford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates peaked between 1880 and 1899 before falling out of favor. It was also during this time that the practice of removing casket plates prior to interment became popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis striking casket plaque was created in the 1890s. It is machine made in a heavier material -- most likely pewter or lead -- and has a domed top and a beautiful repoussé floral border. It is silver plated with a lovely antique patina, which we chose to keep and not polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes this plate a little special is that it has a raised inscription, rather than the more common stamped or engraved inscription. It adds just the right amount of somber texture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plate has been used.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"https:\/\/the-veiled-mirror.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/6196945977533#\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/the-veiled-mirror.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/6196945977533#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1890s \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSilver plated metal\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e4\" wide by 2 1\/4\" tall \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This piece is in good condition given the age and its use. Metal has an allover patina that we chose not to clean. The silver plating has come off in some spots and there is some heavy verdigris around the \"Da\" in Darling and around the nail holes. The text and artwork are very clear. We do not see these blemishes as flaws but as a part of the history of this piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"https:\/\/the-veiled-mirror.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/6196945977533#\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/the-veiled-mirror.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/6196945977533#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGently wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry, if necessary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39624882880701,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/OurDarlingCoffinPlate.jpg?v=1621384912"},{"product_id":"blue-victorian-tear-catcher-throwaway-scent-bottle","title":"Blue Victorian \"Tear Catcher\" Throwaway Scent Bottle","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA heartbreaking and romantic tool utilized during the mourning period? Or just some really beautiful garbage? We'll let you decide!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVictorians were famously known for their in-depth mourning practices -- from stopping clocks at the time of death to wearing all black for an extended period of time and fashioning a lock of the deceased's hair into jewelry or memorial art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, some mourning rituals were, unfortunately, more fiction than fact.  The use of lachrymatories being one of them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe story goes that during the Civil War, grieving women would catch their tears in glass vials called lachrymatory bottles or \"tear catchers.\" The amount of tears captured were used to gauge the length of the mourning process. Once the tears evaporated from the vial, the grieving period was over. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile the romantic in us loves the thought of using these beautiful bottles to capture our sorrow, many historians and scholars agree that Victorian tear catchers do not exist. Or if they did exist, the process was not well documented. But we can still dream, right?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOften mistaken for tear catchers, the true identity of these bottles may be a little less romantic and a little more utilitarian. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrimarily made in England and Bohemia and utilized from the late 18th century to the late 19th century, these decorative, hand-painted gilt and enamel glass vials were known as throwaway scent bottles because they were designed to be thrown away once empty. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe equivalent of a modern day to-go box, these expensive bottles would be used by a lady of means to transport her custom scents from the perfumer to her home where she would then decant the fragrance into her personal perfume bottles and toss the vial away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis striking specimen is one of the more rare designs in throwaways. Crafted in turquoise blue glass, this bottle features 8 carved thumbprints or indents -- 4 on each side -- and is decorated with hand painted gold gilt leaves and delicate white and green enamel lily of the valley blooms. It comes with its original glass stopper. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe'll leave it up to you whether you want to keep your scents or your tears in there (but we say, tears).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-veiled-mirror.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/6854173491389#\" class=\"accordion__label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/the-veiled-mirror.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/6854173491389#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass, gold gilt, enamel paint\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e7 5\/8\" x 1\/2\" x 1\/2\" \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Some wear to the gold gilt in a few spots, primarily on the top and bottom and a few leaves. The white enamel on a couple of the flowers is damaged. Still in remarkable shape considering its age. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-veiled-mirror.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/6854173491389#\" class=\"accordion__label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/the-veiled-mirror.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/6854173491389#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWipe gently with a damp, soft cloth if necessary. Take extra care not to remove the gilt. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40288488095933,"sku":"","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/BlueThrowAwayBottle.jpg?v=1628293386"},{"product_id":"clear-victorian-tear-catcher-throwaway-scent-bottle","title":"Clear Victorian \"Tear Catcher\" Throwaway Scent Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eA heartbreaking and romantic tool utilized during the mourning period? Or just some really beautiful garbage? We'll let you decide!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eVictorians were famously known for their in-depth mourning practices -- from stopping clocks at the time of death to wearing all black for an extended period of time and fashioning a lock of the deceased's hair into jewelry or memorial art. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eHowever, some mourning rituals were, unfortunately, more fiction than fact.  The use of lachrymatories being one of them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eThe story goes that during the Civil War, grieving women would catch their tears in glass vials called lachrymatory bottles or \"tear catchers.\" The amount of tears captured were used to gauge the length of the mourning process. Once the tears evaporated from the vial, the grieving period was over. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the romantic in us loves the thought of using these beautiful bottles to capture our sorrow, many historians and scholars agree that Victorian tear catchers do not exist. Or if they did exist, the process was not well documented. But we can still dream, right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003eOften mistaken for tear catchers, the true identity of these bottles may be a little less romantic and a little more utilitarian. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily made in England and Bohemia and utilized from the late 18th century to the late 19th century, these decorative, hand-painted gilt and enamel glass vials were known as throwaway scent bottles because they were designed to be thrown away once empty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe equivalent of a modern day to-go box, these expensive bottles would be used by a lady of means to transport her custom scents from the perfumer to her home where she would then decant the fragrance into her personal perfume bottles and toss the vial away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis striking specimen is one of the more popular designs in throwaways. Crafted in clear glass, this bottle features 6 thumbprints or molded indents -- 3 on each side -- and is decorated with traditional, hand painted gold gilt crosshatches and striped oval patterns. It comes with its original glass stopper. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll leave it up to you whether you want to keep your scents or your tears in there (but we say, tears).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass, gold gilt \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e6 3\/4\" x 1\/2\" x 1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\nLight wear to the gold gilt in a few spots, but in remarkable shape considering its age. Still smells of perfume.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe gently with a damp, soft cloth if necessary. Take extra care not to remove the gilt. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40288528072893,"sku":"","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/GoldThrowAwayBottle.jpg?v=1628289835"},{"product_id":"victorian-pave-coral-heart-mourning-pendant","title":"Victorian Pave Coral Heart Mourning Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the oldest materials used in the creation of jewelry, coral has been a prized gemstone for more than 25,000 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany ancient civilizations as well as members of Victorian society believed that coral had amulet powers to promote good health and to protect a person from danger or magic spells. This belief was especially pertinent with regard to children, which is why you often see coral incorporated into a number of children's jewelry pieces during 19th century -- and why this particular piece is so bittersweet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely crafted in 800 silver, this breathtaking puffed heart pendant is encrusted in delicate angel skin pink pave coral on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it to the back, and you will see the faded face of a young boy gazing out from behind glass. Tucked inside the heart and hidden by the portrait is a small lock of the young child's hair. His memory protected for all eternity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is as haunting as it is beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChain is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1880s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 silver, coral, glass, paper, hair \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart: 1\" x 3\/4\" x 1\/4\" Bail drop: 1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e Looking inside the bail, it looks like this piece may have had a gold vermeil wash at one point in its life, but it has all worn off and is just brilliant silver. There are a couple of tiny dark pits on the back of the piece that did not hand polish. Due to the porous nature of the coral, we could not give this piece a deep cleaning.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently wipe with a soft damp cloth if needed and dry thoroughly. Do not submerge coral into any harsh chemical cleaners. It will ruin it. Polish silver with a jeweler's cloth to shine. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40413084614845,"sku":"","price":798.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/CoralHeart.jpg?v=1628558792"},{"product_id":"vintage-magnetic-funeral-car-flag","title":"Vintage Magnetic Funeral Car Flag","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrior to the advent of the automobile, funeral processions were a slow moving, all-day affair. Keeping the processions together was a relatively easy task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, once motorized cars came onto the scene, things really began to pick up the pace!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs more people became mobile -- and with the newfound hustle and bustle of large cities -- keeping funeral processions together became a challenge. Thus, the funeral car flag came to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flag was adhered to each car in the procession by way of magnet or window clip and served as a means of distinguishing mourners from the average Joes on the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually these funeral flags went by the wayside and the more economical (and easier to store) funeral car sticker took its place and it remains today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fantastic funeral flag is made of plastic with a laminated Funeral decal on each side. It is mounted to a metal rod with a magnetic rubber base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is clear by looking at it that this flag has been to a lot of funerals. It is battered and worn, and that's just how we like it! No one wants a pristine funeral flag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great addition to any mourning or oddity collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930s-1940s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic, Metal, Rubber, Magnet \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" x 8 3\/4\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber base is marked Modern Magna-Cup; Pat Pending 56670 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003cbr\u003e Flag has been heavily used and shows signs of wear. Some of the lamination is starting to bubble and peel at the edges. Both sides of the flag have brown foxing. It still swings freely on the pole and the magnet and the rubber are in good working order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe gently with a microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41027288301757,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/FuneralFlag4.jpg?v=1636676034"},{"product_id":"early-victorian-14k-enamel-mourning-brooch","title":"Early Victorian 14k Enamel Mourning Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis simple and sweet early Victorian mourning brooch is unused and ready for you to create a special memorial piece of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is crafted in 14k yellow gold and features beautiful black enamel detailing and an intricately engraved frame around the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for photos or a miniature plait of hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1840s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14k gold, enamel, glass \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 1\/2\" x 1 \" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\nPiece has never been used.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently wipe with a damp cloth. Take extra care not to chip or damage the enamel. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41240271683773,"sku":"","price":328.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/EnamelMourningBrooch4.jpg?v=1647037900"},{"product_id":"amethyst-necklace","title":"Early Victorian Amethyst, Paste and Pearl Mourning Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe can honestly say this is one of the most unusual mourning necklace settings we have ever come across. It almost gives a crying eye vibe. It's just incredible!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand crafted in 10k gold, this extraordinary piece features a mix of collet set amethyst and paste stones in varying shades of purple. Amethyst is believed to harness the power of grief-healing. It is believed to help the wearer find inner peace during dark and difficult times. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful pearl encrusted centerpiece most likely held the hair of a loved one at some point, but unfortunately is long lost. Our only clue is the engraving on the back that reads, \"J.M.M. July 18, 1843.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecklace comes on a new gold filled chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1840s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10k gold, amethyst, seed pearls, glass \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant: 2\" x 1\" Bail drop: 1\/4\" Chain: 18\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eStones and glass have light scratches consistent with age and wear. One of the purple paste pieces has a small chip on the edge. It looks like the side casing around the glass may have been cut to remove the hair or it could be a seam that is not as closed as it could be. The back has superficial dents. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003ePearls are very porous. Do not submerge them into any sort of harsh chemicals as it will ruin them. Clean gently with warm soap and water and a soft bristled brush. Dry thoroughly. Lightly polish with a jewelry polishing cloth, if needed. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41387836342461,"sku":"","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/AmethystNecklace6.jpg?v=1644016393"},{"product_id":"victorian-pressed-horn-hand-holding-a-sheaf-and-wreath-of-flowers-mourning-brooch","title":"Victorian Pressed Horn Hand Holding a Sheaf and Wreath of Flowers Mourning Brooch","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince the dawn of humankind, people have been using their hands to express themselves and to convey emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom shaking hands in friendship to holding hands in affection, each little gesture takes on a symbolic meaning that often spans seas, cultures and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's no surprise that these expressive motifs have been captured and celebrated in antique jewellery, particularly in the sentimental Georgian and Victorian eras. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful brooch of a hand holding a sheaf of English yew branches and a wreath of roses and forget-me-nots symbolizes sorrow, love and remembrance. It would have been worn while mourning the loss of a loved one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis somber memorial piece is crafted in pressed horn. Before the invention of plastic, horn was often used to make jewelry, especially mourning pieces. The horn was pressed between iron plates and treated in water and oil baths to produce flat sheets. From there, it could be cut into jewelry or pressed into molds to create pieces such as this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith time, pressed horn layers can sometimes separate and chip. These flaws are not uncommon. The rough and scaly surface of the back is also true to the nature of pressed horn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1880s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressed Horn, Brass \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 1\/2\" x 1 1\/4\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e\nBrooch has two tiny chips: one in the yew leaves and one on the petal between the two roses in the wreath. These flaws should be thought of as the character and nature of pressed horn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a microfiber or damp cloth if needed. Dry quickly and thoroughly. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388242927805,"sku":"","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/VulcaniteHand.jpg?v=1643343749"},{"product_id":"victorian-mourning-locket-with-childs-photo-and-pressed-flowers","title":"Victorian Mourning Locket with Child's Photo and Pressed Flowers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWe made him ready for his rest, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlowers in his hair, and on his breast \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHis little hands together prest. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e-- From \"One Morn I Left Him in His Bed\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfant and childhood mortality rates were incredibly high during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the mid-1800s, more than 200 out of 1,000 children born died before their first birthday from disease or infections. In Victorian England, a shocking 16% of child deaths occurred from opium overdose, which was often prescribed to aid teething infants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't know the story behind the boy with the sad eyes in this locket, but you can feel the heartbreak just by holding this piece in your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis well-loved scalloped edge locket is made of beautifully decorated brass. It features an engraved overlapping buckle or garter centerpiece, which represents eternity and holding a loved one close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the locket is a photograph of a young boy peering out from behind a tiny sprig of dried flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocket comes on a brass chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely addition to any mourning collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1890s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, glass, paper, flowers \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003eLocket: 2\" x 1.5\" Chain: 18\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003cbr\u003e It's clear that this piece was well worn and loved. It has light surface scratched, which are more visible in the photos than to the naked eye. There are a few small dents on the front and back of the piece. They are more noticeable on the back than the front. The engraving on the front is ever so slightly worn. It is still highly visible, just not as deep as it would have been when the piece was originally constructed. Some of the buds have fallen off the flower on the inside.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe gently with a damp cloth if needed and gently polish with a polishing cloth. Do not submerge piece into liquid. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41394682986685,"sku":"","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/ScallopedLocket5.jpg?v=1666739714"},{"product_id":"1930s-undertakers-supply-co-glass-embalming-jar","title":"1930s Undertakers Supply Co Glass Embalming Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the mid nineteenth century funeral services started to modernize and become more specialized.  The profession of undertaker emerged, bodies were no longer prepared at home but relegated to professional morticians.  Nowhere was this more evident than in Chicago.  The Chicago Undertaker's association formed in 1868 and later the Illinois School of Embalming.  Many other mortuary schools, funeral service training programs and funeral related associations opened toward the end of the century.  Chicago was the center of funeral related services well into the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbalming started to gain popularity during the Civil War and became the standard by the 1880s.  The science of embalming was quickly improving with new products hitting the market every year.  This embalming jar was made by The Undertakers Supply Co of Chicago.  This jar top was patented in 1931 by Edward Ocasek.  According to the 1930 and 1940 census Ocasek was the company's secretary who may have been involved in their wholesale department.  We also found a patent filed under his name for an undertaker's operating table in 1936!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jar is made of thick glass with all sorts of wonderful air bubbles and other great imperfections consistent with old glass.  The top is fashioned out of a heavy aluminum with a black rubber insert.  This amazing piece of mortuary history would make a lovely vase or keepsake jar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass, Metal, Rubber\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 1\/8\" x 5 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undertakers Supply Co Chicago\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good. \u003cbr\u003e The metal top has some wear and the rubber insert has significant cracking. Does not detract, the wear on the peice makes it even more interesting!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe glass and metal with damp cloth. Wipe rubber with soft dry microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41648965517501,"sku":"","price":328.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/EmbalmingJar.jpg?v=1648430299"},{"product_id":"fame-decorating-shakespeares-tomb-framed-embroidery","title":"\"Fame Decorating Shakespeare's Tomb\" Framed Mourning Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Fame Decorating Shakespeare’s Tomb” was originally a painting by Angelica Kauffman in 1772. Kauffman was one of Europes leading female portraitists during the neoclassical movement of the late 1700s. Many of her paintings were made into etchings and distributed around the world. Shakespeare’s Tomb is perhaps her most famous work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was common for women to embroider during the Georgian and Victorian periods. They started with samplers and often graduated to more challenging imagery depicting classical, biblical and historical scenes. With the popularity of mourning jewelry and art growing it is no surprise that Kauffman’s painting became a desirable image to imitate.  Another common depiction seen in embroidery during era is Charlotte mourning over the grave of young Werther from Goethe's poem The Sorrows of Young Werther.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the United States, mourning embroidery was less driven by the arts but by the death of George Washington in 1799.  After Washington's death Samual Folwell, whose wife ran an embroidery school in Philadelphia, created a series of designs for women to embroider over to honor him.  Other artists followed suit and created what we know as mourning pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur embroidery depicts a woman leaving flowers at Shakespeare’s grave, just like Kauffman's original painting. She is dawning a vibrant blue and red robe, surrounded by abstract plants and foliage. Her face and arms are drawn with graphite. Beautifully framed with black and gold reverse painted glass by W.A. Smith, who ran a shop in Nottingham, England between 1871-1888.  While we know when this embroidery was framed, in the late Victorian era, it is possible this embroidery is older than the frame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003eAdditional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embroidery: ca. 1800 Frame: 1870s\/1880s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silk, Wood, Glass\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 1\/2\" x 13 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e W.A. Smith Printseller, Publisher, Carver and Gilder (on frame). No markings on embroidery.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good.\u003cbr\u003e This embroidery was stretched over wood and nailed over the sides. Over time the silk has wrinkled, a common occurance with this type of framing. There is some discoloration, foxing and fading to the embroidery consistent with it's age. The frame has some paint loss on the glass where you can see through to some of the newspaper originally used to frame this piece. The wood frame has some overall wear. The back of the frame was sealed with archival tape to help ensure dirt, dust and moisture does not continue to seep into the frame. Does not detract, still a gorgeous piece!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with dry microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41663347163325,"sku":"","price":358.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/ShakespeareMourningEmbroidery.jpg?v=1648684127"},{"product_id":"rest-funeral-floral-arrangement-framed-cabinet-card","title":"\"Rest\" Funeral Floral Arrangement Framed Cabinet Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eCabinet cards got their start in the early 1860s.  They are photographs mounted on thick card stock, perfect for displaying in parlors and around the home.  Most cabinet cards were photographs of family and loved ones but not surprisingly did funeral imagery become a staple in the cabinet card industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photograph shows a funeral flower arrangement placed on a table with white tablecloth.  White carnations pop against dark foliage with the word \"rest\" written at the center.  White carnations have long been a flower of mourning, symbolizing deep sorrow and respect.  This photograph is framed in a simple black wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1800s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, paper\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair.\u003cbr\u003e The photo is overall very faded. There is a small piece missing from the left and right side where the frame nails have been pressed against the card stock. The frame has some paint loss and superficial scratches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with dry microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41685821554877,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/RestFuneralPhoto4.jpg?v=1649205627"},{"product_id":"victorian-palette-worked-hair-flower-bouquet-necklace","title":"Victorian Palette-Worked Hair Flower Bouquet Necklace","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at-home drawing room past time, much like knitting. Patterns and templates were widely available in newspapers, fashion magazines and periodicals. Many young women earned a living making hair jewelry at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those less skilled or crafty, ready-to-wear hair work jewelry could be purchased through catalogs or from jewelry stores, or you could send hair off to a professional weaver to have a custom piece created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditionally, there were two different types of hairwork techniques: table-worked hair and palette-worked hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTable-worked hair involved the use of a small, flat braiding table (a top hat or bandbox would suffice in a pinch) with a small finger-sized hole cut into the middle and small leaded weights. Hair was then plaited and woven into a tube-like shape using a number of intricate patterns and knots. From there, these woven tubes of hair would be made into jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePalette-worked hair was a bit more challenging. This technique utilized an artist's palette, a paintbrush and a glue wash to create patterns and pictures with hair. The most common form of palette work is the hair curl. More advanced and ambitious designs included wreaths, flowers and bouquets, like the one you see here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stunning miniature work of art features a bouquet of four petite flowers with gold wire wrapped seed pearl centers and leaves -- all made of honey blonde human hair -- set against an iridescent mother-of-pearl background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece is beautifully encased in a 14k gold glass front pendant with a matching floral motif and comes with a newer vintage \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarton A Ballou\u003c\/span\u003e 14k gold chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt truly is one of the sweetest sentimental hair pieces we've encountered and a real show stopper!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1890s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14k gold, human hair, seed peals, wire, glue, mother of pearl \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant: 1.25\" x 1\" Chain: 18\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eChain marked 14k BAB, Pendant gold content verified by a certified GIA gemologist \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Very Good\u003cbr\u003e Glass and gold casing have faint surface scratches consistent with age and use. Back has two small shallow dents from where the piece pressed up against something most likely in the original owner's jewelry box.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eDo not submerge this piece into any sort of liquids and try to refrain from getting it wet. Wipe gently with a soft, dry polishing cloth if needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41985008140477,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/14kHairNecklace4.jpg?v=1655129635"},{"product_id":"funeral-vase","title":"Cast Iron Graveside Flower Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautifully distressed graveside floral vase.  These vases were intended to stick right into the ground.  Fashioned out of heavy duty cast iron with a diamond pattern and tulip-shaped top.  Perfect for outside use or display it in your home cornucopia style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1900-1920\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast iron\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5\" x 6\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good.  There are multiple layers of old peeled paint and some rusting that makes this piece unique.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWipe with dry microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42171164262589,"sku":"","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/FuneralVase9.jpg?v=1659318922"},{"product_id":"bliley-funeral-fan","title":"Richmond's own Bliley Funeral Home Hand Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bliley Funeral Home is one of Richmond's oldest mortuaries in Richmond, Virginia.  Joseph W. Bliley opened his business in 1874 and it still operates today.  One of the original locations was at 300 East Marshall street but has since been razed to make way for the Richmond Convention Center.  The Bliley's aren't just known for their funeral services.  In 1970 Joseph Bliley's grandson, Thomas J Bliley Jr, was elected mayor of Richmond and served until 1977.  Later he was elected into the House of Representatives and served until 2001.  He was also the President of his family's funeral home before starting his political career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fan is fashioned out of woven rattan.  It has a wrapped handle and \"The Four Bliley Brothers\" name printed on the front.  The original address, telephone number and \"(Our only location)\" is also printed on the front.  We can only wonder what that was all about!  The handle of the fan is capped with a small piece of bone. Not only is this a great item for your curio cabinet but it is also a fantastic piece of Richmond history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 1\/2\" x 14\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Four Bliley Brothers - The Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Home 3rd \u0026amp; Marshall - Dial 2-7267 (Our Only Location)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. There is some minor breaking\/cracking to some of the rattan in some areas, does not detract or effect structure of fan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Wipe with soft dry cloth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42377977561277,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/BlileyFuneralHandFan4.jpg?v=1664587255"},{"product_id":"victorian-hairwork-brooch-and-earring-set","title":"Victorian Caged Hairwork Brooch and Earring Set","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other. It also was worn merely as fashion since hair jewelry was in vogue during the Victorian era. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at-home drawing room past time, much like knitting. Patterns and templates were widely available in newspapers, fashion magazines and periodicals. Many young women earned a living making hair jewelry at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those less skilled or crafty, ready-to-wear hairwork jewelry could be purchased through catalogs or from jewelry stores, or you could send hair off to a professional weaver to have a custom piece created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe believe this superbly crafted set to be fashion pieces. They were most likely purchased from a hair jewelry catalog and we have included a page from the \"A. Bernhard \u0026amp; Co. Catalogue, 1870 Manufacturers of Diamond Work \u0026amp; Ornamental Hair Jewelry\" catalog with a similar example. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite set is handcrafted in 14k rose gold and features intricately woven chestnut colored human hair in a domed setting held in place by a beautiful twisted gold rope cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is such a rare treat to not only find a complete set, but also one in such superb condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1870s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14k gold, human hair \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooch: 1 1\/8\" x 7\/8\" Earrings: 1\" x 1\/2\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e Brooch has a slight dent in the back. The top wire rope on one of the earrings has moved over slightly from its original soldered point and the hair is slightly less domed that the other in that particular spot. The rope is still very secure and does not move. None of the hair is broken. Just slightly pressed inward. Only noticeable upon very close inspection.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eUsing extreme care and a light touch, polish metal with a soft jeweler's cloth, if necessary. Do not submerge in water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42387231211709,"sku":"","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/SwirlHairJewelrySet2.jpg?v=1664977853"},{"product_id":"lithograph","title":"Wooden Cross and Lily Chromolithograph","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning chromolithograph with a wooden cross enshrouded with wild flowers and a single lily.  This print is framed in a walnut frame with intricate carvings and carved leaves adorning the corners.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1880s-1890s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, Glass, Paper\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" x 14\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good.  Overall wear to the frame due to age.  There are very fine folds in the print, hardly visible.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWipe with microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42403184509117,"sku":"","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/CrossLilyPrint5.jpg?v=1665449115"},{"product_id":"preserved-funeral-flowers","title":"Preserved Paper Flower Mourning Funerary Shadow Box","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaper flowers have been used for centuries for religious offerings, decoration and memorials.  During the mid-1800s women often kept busy with various crafts like needlepoint, embroidery, beadwork and creating paper flowers.  Many books were available outlining the processes for many of these crafts at the time.  Often times real flowers did not survive the long trip to the cemetery making paper flowers a better choice.  These paper wreaths were used as casket and grave side decoration and were often preserved in homemade shadow boxes after the ceremony as a memorial to their loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful example of a Victorian era paper wreath.  Shaped in the form of a heart this wreath contains various different colors of roses.  Roses were one of the most popular flowers to make as they were beautiful and easy to make.   Roses are a symbol of love and respect and were a popular flower to use in mourning.   The wreath is backed with black velvet and encased in a crate attached to a wooden picture frame.  Perhaps what is most special about this piece is the homemade quality to it.   You can tell the maker used whatever supplies they had around their home.  The glass is not one solid piece of glass but two separate pieces creating a gap.  There is a metal wire attached to the back for hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to the delicate nature of this piece, this shadowbox is available for local pick up only. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e1880-1900 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper, wood, glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 1\/2\" x 7\" x 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good. This piece has some overall wear. The frame has multiple pieces of its veneer missing. A piece of the crate in the back is missing leaving a gap. The flowers have heavy insect damage (although we feel this adds to the \"creepy\" quality of the piece.) There is visible dirt on the inside of the glass that we have chosen not to open and clean.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDust with microfiber cloth. Use milder wood cleaning for frame.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42445936132285,"sku":"","price":358.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/FuneralFlowers_293c4d5e-a2fe-40ea-9d81-7646f052f7f8.jpg?v=1670892778"},{"product_id":"1892-framed-black-and-gold-funeral-card-mounted-on-silk","title":"1892 Framed Black and Gold Funeral Card Mounted on Silk","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual funeral card memorializing Lucy C. Thompson who passed away in 1892.  The card is fashioned out of a heavy black card stock adorned with metallic gold.  The card is set into an ivory silk pillow with fringe.  Beautifully framed in a lacquered white wooden frame, a perfect addition to your antique funeral collection.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1892\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood, silk, paper\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\" x 13\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. There is some wear to the frame consistent with age.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42496078184637,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/LucyThompsonMemorial3.jpg?v=1668995615"},{"product_id":"large-victorian-hair-wreath","title":"Large Victorian Hair Wreath","description":"\u003cp\u003ePopular in the mid to late Victorian era, human hair wreaths were created for a variety of reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most were a touching tribute to memorialize the dearly departed, hairwork also was used for sentimental reasons as a way to celebrate friendship, family and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular wreath features hair from numerous people accented with tiny dried flowers and delicate bead work. It comes in a heavy solid oak frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, it does not have any information about who it might have belonged to or whether it is a memorial or sentimental piece, so we will just have to appreciate it as the work of art that it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**LOCAL RICHMOND, VA PICKUP ONLY**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1850s-1860s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human hair, oak, glass, wire, dried flowers \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diameter: 28.5\" Depth: 5\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eThere is some hair dust\/remnants sitting at the bottom inside of the glass. This is not uncommon with these pieces. Backing is missing a tiny piece of exterior wood, but it is not open to the elements. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe glass with glass cleaner as needed. Keep away from direct sunlight. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42515906789565,"sku":"","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/HairWreath2.jpg?v=1669472938"},{"product_id":"victorian-onyx-forget-me-not-mourning-locket","title":"Victorian Onyx Forget-Me-Not Mourning Locket","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn many cultures it is believed that if you gaze into a blackened reflective surface, you can detect visions of the past, present or future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful inky black onyx pendant is so polished, it could act as your own wearable scrying mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in the Victorian era, onyx pieces such as this were less about foretelling the future and more about remembering the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, died in 1861, she began incorporating onyx and other dark stone jewelry into her mourning attire -- thus creating the association of onyx with grief. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough it may have been designed for mourning, we think this witchy little number is perfect for immortalizing the present as well as the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous locket is hand crafted in one single, seamless piece of black onyx. The center has been carved out to allow for the wearer to tuck hair, a photograph or other memento inside to be visible behind a large 14k gold lined glass window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the locket features a beautiful 3-dimensional forget-me-not flower inset with delicate seed pearls. The large decorative bail makes it easy to accompany many chain sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Victorian floriography, forget-me-nots carry the symbolic meaning of remembrance, true love and devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocket comes with a new gold-filled chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1880s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onyx, seed pearls, 14k gold, glass, gold filled chain \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locket: 1.5\" x 1.25\" Chain: 18\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is one tiny chip on the beveled edge of the glass on the back. No other flaws to note.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a soft damp cloth if needed. Do not immerse pearls in any type of cleaning solution. It will ruin them.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42517465006269,"sku":"","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/OnyxFloralLocket.jpg?v=1669569811"},{"product_id":"victorian-freemason-brother-casket-plaque","title":"Victorian Freemason \"Brother\" Casket Plaque","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA heartbreaking, yet beautiful memento of a life cut short, coffin plates of dearly departed loved ones were often kept and displayed on parlor fireplace mantles and tables during the Victorian era. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using casket plaques began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth. By the 19th century, the use of casket plaques began to gain popularity in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or metalworker and varied in size, metal and ornateness depending on the financial resources a family had. They were traditionally made of a soft metal like lead, pewter, silver, brass, copper or tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the late 1840s, the first machine stamped plates appeared, which allowed the plaques to be cut into elaborate shapes and stamped with intricate designs and details, like the one you see here. By the 1860s, mass produced coffin plates could be ordered from a number of catalogs at a price point every family could afford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates peaked between 1880 and 1899 before falling out of favor. It was also during this time that the practice of removing casket plaques prior to interment became popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis striking plaque was made sometime in the 1880s and was most likely ordered from a catalog. This plate is machine made in a beveled edge design and silver plated with a lovely antique patina, which we chose to keep and not polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is stamped with the inscription \"Brother,\" and decorated with a number of masonic symbols including the Eye of Providence, the square and compass, two pillars, an hourglass and a sickle, masonic gavel and trowel, and the letter G. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese masonic casket plaques are extremely rare and highly collectible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1880s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver plated metal \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 5\/8\" x 4 1\/4\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e This piece is in very good condition given the age and its use. Metal has an allover patina that we chose not to clean. The text and artwork are very clear. It does have a few dents and surface scratches. We do not see these blemishes as flaws but as a part of the history of this piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry, if necessary. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42519514742973,"sku":"","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/MasonsCoffinPlate5.jpg?v=1669645868"},{"product_id":"art-deco-bronze-lotus-flower-graveside-vases","title":"Art Deco Bronze Lotus Flower Graveside Vases","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hauntingly beautiful pair of bronze lotus flower graveside vases are available for local pickup in the Richmond, VA area or at any of our upcoming shows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus flowers rise from the murky depths of their watery habitats and open to reveal a perfect bloom at the break of dawn before heading back below the surface each evening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are considered by many cultures to represent purity, strength, resilience and rebirth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vases are incredibly heavy and can be used inside or out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder graveside vases often get removed and replaced by the family, which is how these were acquired. We do not condone the removal or theft of any cemetery vases actively in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e1920s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e9\" x 5\" x 3\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003cbr\u003e\nOne vase has cracked. See photo. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean with soap and water. We chose to leave the antique patina, however you could brighten it up a little with some bronze polish if so desired. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42545937875133,"sku":"","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/GravesideVases.jpg?v=1670724250"},{"product_id":"park-a-vase","title":"Park-A-Vase Cemetery Flower Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual invention you didn't know you needed, a device that holds your flower vase in place in the car or at the cemetery, guaranteed not to \"blow over even in storm in cemetery!\"  Fashioned out of pot metal, this contraption has springs and hooks that attach to the top of your vase and hold it tight against a metal base.  There is a removable stake for inserting into the ground and feet that swing out for extra stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly stored in an appealing box that is adorned with excellent graphics, our favorite being the foot stomping the contraption into the ground on the back.  This is a great piece for any funerary collector, we have not seen another like this!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal, cardboard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 1\/4\" x 7 1\/4\" x 1\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parker House Industries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with dry microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42555078082749,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/ParkAVase.jpg?v=1671116964"},{"product_id":"large-victorian-at-rest-coffin-plate","title":"Large Victorian \"At Rest\" Coffin Plate","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA heartbreaking, yet beautiful memento of a life cut short, coffin plates of dearly departed loved ones were often kept and displayed on parlor fireplace mantles and tables during the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth. By the 19th century, the use of coffin plates began to gain popularity in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or metalworker and varied in size, metal and ornateness depending on the financial resources a family had. They were traditionally made of a soft metal like lead, pewter, silver, brass, copper or tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the late 1840s, the first machine stamped plates appeared, which allowed the plaques to be cut into elaborate shapes and stamped with intricate designs and details, like the one you see here. By the 1860s, mass produced coffin plates could be ordered from a number of catalogs at a price point every family could afford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates peaked between 1880 and 1899 before falling out of favor. It was also during this time that the practice of removing casket plates prior to interment became popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis somber casket plaque was made by Sargent and Co. in New Haven, Connecticut sometime in the 1890s to early 1900s. It was most likely ordered from a catalog as Sargent and Co. offered a number of casket plates in its hardware catalogs. This particular plaque is model #4327.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plate is different from others we have seen. It is quite large and very heavy. It is machine made with a beveled edge and silver plated in a matte silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt bears a raised inscription that simply reads \"At Rest.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plate has been used and is stamped on the back with the maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1890s-1900s \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Lead (tested)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.5\" x 4\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sargent and Co. New Haven, Conn. USA, #4327 \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good \u003cbr\u003e Plate has all the dings, nicks and scratches that you want to see in a used plate. The screw holes are chipped and dented from being attached to the casket. The back looks like it may have been painted at some point (probably as a protective measure since the plate is made of lead) as it is a much brighter silver than the front.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a damp cloth if needed. Since it is lead, we recommend that you wash your hands thoroughly after handling. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42669389086909,"sku":"","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/AtRestCoffinPlate8.jpg?v=1676733306"},{"product_id":"victorian-whitby-jet-mourning-necklace","title":"Victorian Whitby Jet Mourning Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow often do you get the opportunity to own a piece of jewelry that is both a beautiful antique and also a prehistoric relic? While this necklace itself is about 160 years old, its components are approximately 182 million years in the making!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precursor to coal, jet is a carbon and sulfur mineraloid derived from pressurized jurassic wood, most often from the Monkey Puzzle or Araucaria tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile jet can be found in a number of places around the world, the \"gold standard\" in jet can only be found in one place: Whitby, England (which also is where parts of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, \"Dracula,\" take place).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound in the debris from fallen cliffs, Whitby jet has been mined and utilized since the Bronze Age. However, it truly came into its heyday in the mid-1800s when jewelers and artisans began crafting this organic gemstone into mourning jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the death of Prince Albert in 1861, Queen Victoria entered a deep mourning period, which lasted the rest of her life. As a prolific patron of the seaside town, it comes as no surprise that the bereaved queen would choose Whitby jet as her jewelry of choice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the popularity of Whitby jet jewelry died with Queen Victoria. Though we still find it just as fashionable today as it was over a century ago!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis spectacular collar necklace is a testament to the skill and artistry of the era. While jet is relatively easy to carve, it requires a skilled lapidarist to create fine details without breaking it -- and this piece is jam packed with details!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly a great piece to add to the collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1860s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whitby jet, metal, enamel paint\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.5\" with a 2\" drop\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003e\nSome of the black enamel paint is coming off of some of the metal rings between the beads from use. There are a couple of small chips to some of the jet pieces, which is not uncommon and is one of the ways we identify jet. Jet is a delicate stone, but with proper care and storage, it should last another 200 years or more. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a soft damp cloth if needed. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42767489368253,"sku":"","price":658.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/products\/WhitbyJetNecklace8.jpg?v=1680875380"},{"product_id":"jesus-coffin-plate","title":"S \u0026 Co. Metal Crucifix Coffin Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany companies produced decorations to suit the ever growing needs of personalizing caskets.  One company was S \u0026amp; Co that made nickel plated crucifix plates to adorn the tops of caskets.  This crucifix was made ca. 1940 and features Jesus on the crucifix with a beam of light and \"I.N.R.I.\" scrolled across the top.  These plates can also be used as a wall adornment as there are four small nail holes on each end.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal, nickel\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 1\/4\" x 6 1\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e S \u0026amp; Co 168\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. Some slight wear\/scratches to the plating creating a nice aged patina.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWash with mild soap and water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43130306429117,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/JesusCoffinPlate2.jpg?v=1698107984"},{"product_id":"victorian-vulcanite-cross-mourning-pendant","title":"Victorian Vulcanite Cross Mourning Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile many people equate the Industrial Revolution with the invention of the steam engine or the cotton gin, another more ubiquitous product also emerged from this transformative era -- plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSimilar in concept to the plastics of today, these early Victorian era plastics were derived from natural materials that could be made malleable, molded or chemically altered to create a new hardened substance.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis groundbreaking discovery revolutionized everyday 19th century life and soon natural and semi-synthetic plastics were utilized in everything from picture frames and belt buckles to coated telegraph cables and false teeth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNaturally, it didn't take long before these magical plastics took the jewelry world by storm -- starting first with gutta-percha in 1822.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, this beautiful piece hails from the second phase in the evolution of semi-synthetic plastics with the invention of vulcanite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeveloped and patented in the 1840s by both Charles Goodyear in the US and Thomas Hancock in Britain, vulcanite (also known as ebonite) was formed by combining sulphur and natural rubber and then heating -- or vulcanizing -- the mix. The result is a hard, black\/brown material that often resembles ebony wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGiven its naturally matte finish, vulcanite and other thermoplastics of the time were widely used in mourning jewelry. This cross is a wonderful example of that. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolded in two pieces and joined together, this lovely pendant is quite hefty and sizable compared to similar pieces of the era. It features a 3-dimensional bouquet of stylized flowers -- possibly dahlias or chrysanthemums -- coming out of what looks like an angel trumpet or lily funeral vase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePendant has an attached loop at the top. Run a piece of ribbon through there and you will have yourself one amazing gothy statement choker!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1880s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vulcanite, Metal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" x 2.25\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003cbr\u003e Cross has faint surface scratches and imperfections due to age and use. There is some oxidized browning at the base of the cross, which is a natural occurrence when vulcanite is exposed to too much sunlight or chemicals, such as perfume. There is also a little verdigris on the metal ring at the top. The 3-dimensional floral piece is cracked where the bouquet meets the vase at the bottom, which makes the arrangement look slightly off center. We have had this piece for a while and never noticed it, so it's not an overly obvious flaw and doesn't detract from the piece. Both pieces are still firmly secured to the cross and are not compromised in any way. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep your vulcanite necklace free of oxidation and looking new, store it in a box and keep it out of direct sunlight. Prolonged air and sun exposure will cause the piece to turn a rust\/khaki color. To clean and remove oxidation, scrub lightly with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Once finished, wipe with a light coat of vegetable oil to hydrate and let it sit overnight. Wipe off excess oil and voila!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43404220924093,"sku":"","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/BlackCross3.jpg?v=1705692130"},{"product_id":"post-mortem-cabinet-card","title":"1930s Post Mortem Hand Colored Cabinet Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a time before modern medicine and hospitals, maternal and infant mortality rates were high.  With the invention of photography it became common practice to photograph the deceased.  These images were kept as keepsakes, placed in the home as a memorial and tribute to their loved ones.  This practice was popular throughout the Victorian period but began to decline in the 1930s likely with how accessible photography became to the masses.  Most people were able to easily photograph themselves in life and there was less need to photograph people in death.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis post mortem photograph was taken in the early 1930s, when the practice began to go out of fashion.  This photograph has been lovingly hand colored and mounted on board to be preserved and displayed in the home.  You can just make out the words \"Dad\" and either \"Father\" or \"Brother\" written on ribbons within the flowers.  There is also a coffin plate propped up at the back of the coffin, likely another keepsake for the family to remember their cherished father.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 1\/8\" x 12 3\/4\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWipe with dry microfiber cloth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43442602246333,"sku":"","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/PostMortem6.jpg?v=1706801884"},{"product_id":"edwardian-our-darling-coffin-plate","title":"Edwardian \"Our Darling\" Coffin Plate","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA heartbreaking, yet beautiful memento of a life cut short, coffin plates of dearly departed loved ones were often kept and displayed on parlor fireplace mantles and tables during the Victorian era.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth. By the 19th century, the use of coffin plates began to gain popularity in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or metalworker and varied in size, metal and ornateness depending on the financial resources a family had. They were traditionally made of a soft metal like lead, pewter, silver, brass, copper or tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the late 1840s, the first machine stamped plates appeared, which allowed the plaques to be cut into elaborate shapes and stamped with intricate designs and details, like the one you see here. By the 1860s, mass produced coffin plates could be ordered from a number of catalogs at a price point every family could afford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates peaked between 1880 and early 1900s before falling out of favor. It was also during this time that the practice of removing casket plates prior to interment became popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking casket plaque was made by Sargent and Co. in New Haven, Connecticut between 1906 and the early 1910s. It was most likely ordered from a catalog as Sargent and Co. offered a number of casket plates in its hardware catalogs. This plate is machine made in a beveled edge scroll design and silver plated with a lovely antique patina, which we chose to keep and not polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is stamped with the inscription \"Our Darling.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate has been used and is stamped on the back with the maker's mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1906-1910s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver plated metal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\" x 2 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e S \u0026amp; Co, 196, Pat. Dec. 25, 1906\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003cbr\u003eThis coffin plate has heavy superficial scratching to the plating. There is some darkening to the metal creating superficial \"spots.\" We do not see these blemishes as flaws but as a part of the history of this piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eGently wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry, if necessary. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43462468239549,"sku":"","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/CoffinPlateOurDarling2.jpg?v=1707591386"},{"product_id":"victorian-woven-hair-ring","title":"Victorian Woven Hair Ring","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other. It also was worn merely as fashion since hair jewelry was in vogue during the Victorian era. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at-home drawing room past time, much like knitting. Patterns and templates were widely available in newspapers, fashion magazines and periodicals. Many young women earned a living making hair jewelry at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those less skilled or crafty, hair jewelry also could be purchased through catalogs or from jewelry stores. All one had to do was decide which piece they would like to have created and then send off a lock of hair to have it transformed into the piece of their dreams. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis striking ring was most likely purchased from a hair jewelry catalog. We have included a page from the \"A. Bernhard \u0026amp; Co. Catalogue, 1870 Manufacturers of Diamond Work \u0026amp; Ornamental Hair Jewelry\" catalog with a similar example. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExquisitely handcrafted in 14k gold, this stunning piece features woven human hair channel set into a solid gold band. It has a a customizable shield centerpiece, which unfortunately was never engraved so we do not know who the hair belonged to or whether this was a mourning piece or romantic piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStill, it is a lovely piece of jewelry showcasing a since forgotten past time of our ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1870s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14k gold, human hair \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\nNo flaws to note.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eUsing extreme care and a light touch, polish metal with a soft jeweler's cloth, if necessary. Do not submerge in water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43569296441533,"sku":"","price":428.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/HairRing10.jpg?v=1711549791"},{"product_id":"victorian-french-mourning-hair-art-dated-1868","title":"Victorian French Mourning Hair Art Dated 1868","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Hair is at once the most delicate and lasting of our materials and survives us like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death, that, with a lock of hair belonging to a child or friend, we may almost look to to Heaven and compare notes with angelic nature, may almost say: ‘I have a piece of thee here, not unworthy of thy being now.’\"\u003c\/em\u003e – Godley’s Lady’s Book, 1860\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis exquisite piece of French hair art is a work of art on many levels. It beautifully showcases the incredible talent, artistry and skill of the person who created it and it also succinctly captures a clear moment of mourning and grief. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrench hair art was wildly popularity in the mid-19th century. Made of finely chopped hair perfectly layered and glued onto a paper or sometimes ivory background, many of these intricate mourning pieces featured images of weeping willows, tombs and forget-me-nots. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike table-worked hair art where the hair of the deceased is intricately woven and transformed into jewelry or wreaths, these French palette-worked pieces were often mass produced by an artist and then tailored to the individual as needed alleviating the need to wait for donated hair before construction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis gorgeous hair art is a lovely example of some of the mass produced pieces of the time. It showcases a tranquil cemetery scene with a gothic style tomb resting below a weeping willow -- all made of human hair. The tomb is inscribed with the term \u003cem\u003eSouvenir \u003c\/em\u003e(or Remembrance) along with a name, which is almost illegible, and the year 1868. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis work of art is contained behind bubble glass in a black painted wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1868 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human hair, paper, glue, wood, brass, glass \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" x 11\"  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003eThe inscription has faded, most likely from sun exposure over time. There are a few hairs on the tomb that have come unglued, also probably due to sun\/heat exposure. However, you are still able to identify the piece as a tomb. The frame has a few dings and spots due to age.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003ePlease keep this piece out of direct sunlight and away from heat. Wipe the glass with glass cleaner on a rag as needed. Do not spray cleaner directly onto glass. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43673200394429,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/HairArt2.jpg?v=1712281717"},{"product_id":"victorian-in-memory-of-mourning-hair-brooch","title":"Victorian \"In Memory Of\" Mourning Hair Brooch","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Hair is at once the most delicate and lasting of our materials and survives us like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death, that, with a lock of hair belonging to a child or friend, we may almost look to to Heaven and compare notes with angelic nature, may almost say: ‘I have a piece of thee here, not unworthy of thy being now.’\"\u003c\/em\u003e – Godley’s Lady’s Book, 1860\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful Victorian brooch serves to preserve the memory of Ms. Eliza Hocking, who departed this earthly realm July 24, 1884 at the age of 66. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is gold filled and features beautiful inky black enamel with an ornate gold scrollwork frame. Painted on the enamel in gold are the words \"In Memory Of.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfectly placed under the glass centerpiece is a lovely coiled arrangement of Eliza's plaited brown hair -- serving as a sweet, yet heartbreaking keepsake of a lost loved one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe back of the brooch is engraved with Eliza's name, the date of her passing and her age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1880s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolled gold, enamel, glass, human hair \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5\" x 1.25\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder close inspection, it looks like someone may have glued the glass or the ring surrounding the glass into place at some point as there is some residual glue on the enamel just around the edges of the window. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water as it will damage the hair. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43750938673341,"sku":"","price":278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/InMemoryOfBrooch3.jpg?v=1713186951"},{"product_id":"victorian-hair-work-pendant-brooch","title":"Victorian Hair Work Pendant Brooch","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other. It also was worn merely as fashion since hair jewelry was in vogue during the Victorian era. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at-home drawing room past time, much like knitting. Patterns and templates were widely available in newspapers, fashion magazines and periodicals. Many young women earned a living making hair jewelry at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor those less skilled or crafty, hair jewelry also could be purchased through catalogs or from jewelry stores. All one had to do was decide which piece they would like to have created and then send off a lock of hair to have it transformed into the piece of their dreams. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis striking pendant-brooch combination was most likely purchased from a hair jewelry catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExquisitely handcrafted in 14k rose gold, this stunning piece features table worked human hair channel set into a solid gold setting. It has a a customizable banner going across the center, which unfortunately was never engraved so we do not know who the hair belonged to or whether this was a mourning piece or romantic piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStill, it is a lovely piece of jewelry showcasing a since forgotten past time of our ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePendant comes on new 14k rose gold chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1870s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human Hair, 14k gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pendant: 1 1\/8\" x 1\" Chain: 18\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eChain marked 14k \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a tiny break in the hair in the bottom right section. Two of the sections are slightly more bulbous than the other two. It is difficult to say if this is a design choice or something that happened over time. Both sections are still securely mounted in their channels, which leads us to believe that this occurred during the construction of the piece. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eUsing extreme care and a light touch, polish metal with a soft jeweler's cloth, if necessary. Do not submerge in water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43751157563581,"sku":"","price":478.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/HairPendant4.jpg?v=1713189498"},{"product_id":"small-victorian-pressed-horn-hand-holding-a-sheaf-and-wreath-of-flowers-mourning-brooch","title":"Small Victorian Pressed Horn Hand Holding a Sheaf and Wreath of Flowers Mourning Brooch","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince the dawn of humankind, people have been using their hands to express themselves and to convey emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom shaking hands in friendship to holding hands in affection, each little gesture takes on a symbolic meaning that often spans seas, cultures and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's no surprise that these expressive motifs have been captured and celebrated in antique jewellery, particularly in the sentimental Georgian and Victorian eras. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful brooch of a hand holding a sheaf of English yew branches and a wreath of roses and forget-me-nots symbolizes sorrow, love and remembrance. It would have been worn while mourning the loss of a loved one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis somber memorial piece is crafted in pressed horn that has been stained black. Before the invention of plastic, horn was often used to make jewelry, especially mourning pieces. The horn was pressed between iron plates and treated in water and oil baths to produce flat sheets. From there, it could be cut into jewelry or pressed into molds to create pieces such as this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith time, pressed horn layers can sometimes separate and chip. These flaws are not uncommon. The rough and scaly surface of the back is also true to the nature of pressed horn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1880s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressed Horn, Brass \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 3\/4\" x 3\/4\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eVery Good\u003cbr\u003eBrooch has some translucent spots on the knuckles of the hand and around the edges as a result of incomplete staining. These flaws should be thought of as the character and nature of pressed horn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a microfiber or damp cloth if needed. Dry quickly and thoroughly. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44304365879485,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/image_c9e545b8-fae7-4724-a3dc-71fcbcc6a515.jpg?v=1718892012"},{"product_id":"victorian-mourning-hair-wreath-with-portrait","title":"Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath with Portrait","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Hair is at once the most delicate and lasting of our materials and survives us like love. It is so light, so gentle, so escaping from the idea of death, that, with a lock of hair belonging to a child or friend, we may almost look to to Heaven and compare notes with angelic nature, may almost say: ‘I have a piece of thee here, not unworthy of thy being now.’\"\u003c\/em\u003e – Godley’s Lady’s Book, 1860\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis exquisite memorial wreath features some of the most unusual examples of Victorian hair work we have ever seen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIt is obvious that whoever created this piece really took the time to showcase their creativity to honor their lost loved one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt the center of the wreath is a photograph of a young woman taken some time between the mid 1850s to the mid 1860s. Sadly, there is no name on the back of the piece so we do not know who she is. Her name may be on the back of the photo, but we do not want to disturb the protective backing to find out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSurrounding the portrait is a row of metallic green beads interwoven together with hair, followed by a coil of metal wrapped around a lock of hair, then a simple plaited braid of hair, followed by more coil wrapped hair and two strands of pearls (to represent tears), which we believe may have belonged to the woman in the portrait. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThere are also two bezel set ruby glass pieces that may have been from a treasured piece of jewelry incorporated into the piece. Really, the more you look at it, the more you see! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTruly a wonderful addition to any hair art collection!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-1870 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human hair, glass, metal, wire, paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 10\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003e\nFrame has some pitting from age. There looks to be a loose hair or two in the frame, but everything else looks sturdy. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eDust frame with microfiber cloth and wipe glass gently with glass cleaner.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44513380565181,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/hairportrait5.jpg?v=1726695909"},{"product_id":"victorian-mourning-hair-wreath-with-wax-icon-of-st-joseph-and-jesus","title":"Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath with Wax Icon of St. Joseph and Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnother one of the more unusual hair work pieces we have come across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly created as a companion piece to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/collections\/jewelry\/products\/victorian-mourning-hair-wreath-with-portrait\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis \u003c\/a\u003emourning wreath (and most likely crafted by the same person), this beautiful wreath centers around a wax icon of Saint Joseph holding the infant Jesus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Joseph is most commonly known as the patron saint of families, fathers and expecting mothers. However, he is also invoked for protection from sudden death, drowning, poisoning, being burned alive and being overtaken by an enemy. So the intended symbolism for using him as the centerpiece of this wreath is anyone's guess!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, we do not have any information about to whom the hair utilized in this piece might have belonged to, but we can still appreciate the beauty and time it took to create such a thoughtful tribute to a lost loved one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1870s-1880s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Human hair, wax, metal, glass, brass \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" x 10\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good. \u003cbr\u003e\nFrame has some pitting from age. There looks to be a loose hair or two in the frame, but everything else looks sturdy. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eKeep away from heat or direct sunlight otherwise the wax figure may melt. Dust frame with microfiber cloth and wipe glass gently with glass cleaner.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44513391902909,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/WaxHairPortrait5.jpg?v=1726696576"},{"product_id":"georgian-mourning-hair-conversion-bar-collar-brooch","title":"Georgian Mourning Hair Conversion Bar Collar Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are so many things we love about antique jewelry: the craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the way it was made to withstand the test of time and, sometimes, its journey and evolution. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking bar pin has certainly had a bit of a glow up in its almost 200-year lifespan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centerpiece of this brooch hails from the Georgian era, circa 1830. It is a beautiful mourning brooch surrounded by amethyst, garnet and ruby stones with plaited hair under the glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt some point around the turn of the 20th century, someone decided to convert this diminutive brooch into larger (and stylistically more popular at the time) bar or collar brooch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, we don't know who the hair belongs to but they were clearly someone quite special to the person who owned this piece to go through the trouble and expense to have it converted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope it becomes as special and as loved to you as it was for them. It is truly a unique piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1830 and 1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amethyst, ruby, garnet, glass, human hair, gold cased metal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 1\/8\" x 11\/16\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAs part of the journey of this piece, some of the stones have been replaced along the years, which is most likely why they are all different stones. The ruby stone has a small chip. The glass on the hair compartment has surface scratches consistent with age and there is some dirt accumulation under the glass. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water as it will damage the hair. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519338049725,"sku":"","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/GarnetHairBrooch4.jpg?v=1726953548"},{"product_id":"petite-georgian-pinchbeck-hair-brooch","title":"Petite Georgian Pinchbeck Hair Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of hair work, mourning pieces and all things tiny! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diminutive brooch is the perfect size for a collar or a lapel. Pin it to a piece of ribbon and turn it into the cutest little choker! The possibilities are endless!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular in the latter part of the Georgian era, these minuscule mourning pieces were often simple in design to express the gravity of the situation. They also were often kept hidden -- pinned on the inside of the wearer's clothing as a personal memento not to be shared with others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is made of pinchbeck -- a secret blend of zinc and copper designed to look and wear like real gold. It looks to have what could possibly be two different people's hair inside as one section is significantly darker than the rest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadly, there is no information inscribed on the back to tell us who this hair belonged to. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1820s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinchbeck, human hair, glass \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4\" x 11\/16\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003eGlass has minor scratches and a few tiny abrasions consistent with age and wear. Pinchbeck also has minor surface scratches. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eClean with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water as it will damage the hair. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44532540604605,"sku":"","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/PetiteHairBrooch4.jpg?v=1727459282"},{"product_id":"early-1900s-standard-casket-hardware-co-casket-handles","title":"Early 1900s Standard Casket Hardware Co. Casket Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building your own coffin or looking for an interesting new towel bar for the guest bathroom, these early 20th century casket handles are guaranteed to be a conversation starter!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of silver plated sheet steel, these single lug short bar handles originally were designed to adorn the head and foot of a casket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pivoting arm design first appeared in catalogues around 1867, but it didn't gain popularity until around the 1880s, before becoming the handle of choice throughout the 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese particular handles hail from the early 1900s and were created by the Standard Casket Hardware Company of Tionesta, PA. \u003cem class=\"text-italics\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice is for ONE handle. We have three handles available, so you may purchase one, two or all of them. You can change the quantity after adding it to your cart. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheet steel, silver plate \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bar: 13\" x 1.5\" Lugs: 2.75\" x 3\" Arms pivot to allow the bar to come 1\" off the surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e SCH Co. Pat Appld For \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003cbr\u003eHandles are all structurally sound and in good working order. They each have varying blemishes, nicks, chips and minor dents due to age and use. If you are only ordering a single handle we will try to prioritize sending the best ones first. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a soft cotton cloth if needed. These have a matte finish and will not polish to a brighter shine. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44593411588285,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/CoffinHandles7.jpg?v=1729817330"},{"product_id":"large-1920s-at-rest-casket-plaque-with-scroll-work-detailing","title":"Large 1920s \"At Rest\" Casket Plaque with Scroll Work Detailing","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA heartbreaking, yet beautiful memento of a life cut short, coffin plates of dearly departed loved ones were often kept and displayed on parlor fireplace mantles and tables during the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth. By the 19th century, the use of coffin plates began to gain popularity in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or metalworker and varied in size, metal and ornateness depending on the financial resources a family had. They were traditionally made of a soft metal like lead, pewter, silver, brass, copper or tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the late 1840s, the first machine stamped plates appeared, which allowed the plaques to be cut into elaborate shapes and stamped with intricate designs and details, like the one you see here. By the 1860s, mass produced coffin plates could be ordered from a number of catalogs at a price point every family could afford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates peaked between 1880 and 1899 before falling out of favor in the 1920s. It was also during this time that the practice of removing casket plates prior to interment became popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis hefty plaque is from the tail end of the coffin plate craze. It is new old stock and features a matte silver finish and beautiful scroll work detailing on each corner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1920s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plated metal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.25\" x 4.5\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003eThere are a few minor scratches and nicks in the matte plating on the front. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a damp cloth if necessary. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44591479423165,"sku":"","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/AtRestLeadPlate4.jpg?v=1729818099"},{"product_id":"large-1930s-copper-plated-at-rest-casket-plaque","title":"Large 1930s Copper Plated \"At Rest\" Casket Plaque","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA heartbreaking, yet beautiful memento of a life cut short, coffin plates of dearly departed loved ones were often kept and displayed on parlor fireplace mantles and tables during the Victorian era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth. By the 19th century, the use of coffin plates began to gain popularity in North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or metalworker and varied in size, metal and ornateness depending on the financial resources a family had. They were traditionally made of a soft metal like lead, pewter, silver, brass, copper or tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the late 1840s, the first machine stamped plates appeared, which allowed the plaques to be cut into elaborate shapes and stamped with intricate designs and details, like the one you see here. By the 1860s, mass produced coffin plates could be ordered from a number of catalogs at a price point every family could afford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe practice of using coffin plates peaked between 1880 and 1899 before falling out of favor in the 1920s. It was also during this time that the practice of removing casket plates prior to interment became popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis simple, yet hefty plaque is from the tail end of the coffin plate craze. It is new old stock and is really hard to date. It is copper plated with blackened edges. A really interesting piece! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper plated metal  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" x 3.5\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e None \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003eCopper has a nice patina on the edges. Some of the blackening has worn off on the edges. There are a few tiny spots where the copper plating has come off. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a damp cloth if needed. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44591482110141,"sku":"","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/AtRestCopperPlate.jpg?v=1729818801"}],"url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/collections\/mourning-funerary.oembed?page=8","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}