Long Graduating Whitby Jet Bead Mourning Necklace Antique Victorian c1860

Midas Antiques

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Dating from the mid Victorian period when Mourning jewellery was a common sight, this is a great set of graduating Whitby Jet beads. They are of a good long length and graduate well. There is some slight cracking to the beads please see the pictures. The tongue and box clasp is hidden in a small bead to the rear. A wonderful addition to any collection.
Length 86.2 cm or 33.9 inches.
Graduates from 2.3 to 0.7 cm or 0.9 to 0.2 inches.
Weight 85.4 grams or 55 penny weight.