A striking two-strand French Jet necklace, graduating faceted black glass beads running from small angular English-cut examples at the ends through to substantial round faceted centres of real presence. A generous, long example with genuine Victorian mourning wear character, offering that sombre, light-catching quality so prized in place of genuine Whitby jet.
Product Specifications
Estimated Era: Antique, Victorian to Edwardian (c.1870s-1910s)
Material: French Jet (Black Glass)
Colour: Black
Maker: Unsigned
Condition & Measurements
Good antique condition consistent with age. There is some surface wear and minor chips to facets on the smaller beads, while the larger beads remain in good order, and the original cotton thread shows some wear throughout. There is no metal clasp; the ends are knotted.
Length: 840mm total (420mm per side, two-strand)
Largest Bead Width: 14mm
Boxes are not included and are for display purposes only.
