Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Mourning Style

A Collection of Mourning Style Necklaces with Brass Embellished Wooden Chest - An assortment of mourning style jewelry comprising five necklaces and a large cross pendant, presented with a decorative wooden chest. The collection features two strands of red floral beads, one of which is interspersed with translucent orange carnelian beads. The solid red strand is fitted with an ornate silver filigree box clasp. The black jewelry includes a triple-strand necklace of polished oval beads bearing a large plain cross pendant, a strand of intricately carved floral beads, and a delicate strand of small faceted glass beads. A heavy dark-toned anchor link chain is also included. The accompanying wooden chest is constructed with a hinged, domed lid and light-colored wood interior. The exterior is heavily ornamented with brass circular bosses set within carved square panels, rope-twist borders, and concentric rings. The front of the box features a simple metal latch and a keyhole. No maker marks, signatures, or hallmarks are visible on the jewelry or the chest. Width: Approximately 6 inches.