{"product_id":"deadstock-edwardian-our-darling-childs-casket-handle","title":"Deadstock Edwardian \"Our Darling\" Child's Casket Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** We currently have 2 handles available. Price listed is for ONE handle. To purchase both handles, please change the quantity in the cart. **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfant mortality rates were alarmingly high during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Poor health care and living conditions, a lack of nutrition and sanitation as well as dangerous levels of environmental pollution -- thanks to the Industrial Revolution -- are all thought to be contributing factors to the tragic demise of many young children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile funerals were often a common occurrence during the era, the care and attention to detail of these somber events was anything but ordinary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly decorative casket handle is an excellent example of the time and effort put into the minute details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful piece was made by Sargent and Co. in New Haven, Connecticut and was patented on Feb. 17, 1914. It was most likely ordered from a catalog as Sargent and Co. offered a number of funerary items in its hardware catalogs. This piece is deadstock and has never been used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think this would make a great drawer pull or even a fun necklace holder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a 2-piece design meaning that the handle is separate form the back plate. It must be screwed into something to keep the handle in place. Screws are 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 1914 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver plated metal \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e4.5\" x 2.5\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e S \u0026amp; Co 92, PAT Feb 17, 1914 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent - Like New\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. \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":48422075171005,"sku":null,"price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/OurDarlingHandle.jpg?v=1789143534","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/deadstock-edwardian-our-darling-childs-casket-handle","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}