Funeral Beads
Wreath in Venetian Glass Beads, Period: 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
, accessories but also for making funeral wreaths, hence the generalization of the crown in glass beads or
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Antique 19th Century French Metalwork
Materials
Metal
Very early Monocolor Bamileke Elephant Mask embroided with white trade beads.
Located in Leuven , BE
. On this background glass beads are stitched in geometric patterns. The basic form depicts salient
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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Beads, Organic Material
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in D 7.09 in
Couture LingerieLike Beaded Silk Cutwork Balenciaga Style 2000s Black Vest Apron
Located in Chicago, IL
graphic cutwork featuring a heavily hand-beaded breast-plate and appliques, was custom made by a young
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Evening Clutch, Silk and Glass Beads, Gold, Silver and Silk Thread Embroidery
By Harrods
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
glass beads representing floral motifs in relief.
Its gold metal clasp is also entirely embroidered
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
Georgian Enamel Mourning Ring, English, circa 1781
Located in London, GB
enamel and gold funeral urn on a plinth with black letters 'MATT*W KENRICK, ESQ*T, OB 15. NOV 1781, AET
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Materials
Enamel
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years). This
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Green Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years). This
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
19th Century Ormolu and Amboyna Cabinet
By Holland & Sons
Located in London, GB
rectangular stepped plinth with everted corners, in well figured Amboyna; the glazed door having bead and reel
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Antique 1850s English Louis XVI Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Large Oval Lapis Lazuli w/ 24K Gold & Silver Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Bozeman, MT
by the Indus Valley Civilisation (7570–1900 BC). Lapis beads have been found at Neolithic burials in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dome Rings
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold, Gold
Anglo-Indian Company School Suttee Watercolour Paintings, C. 1810
Located in Kinderhook, NY
sacrifices herself by sitting atop her deceased husband's funeral pyre, and the procession to the pyre. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Pillow Cover Warrior and Horses, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with gold metallic threads, sequins, and beads, each Kalaga is one of a kind and the design is telling
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Loose Poles Camarillo, Painting, Watercolor on Watercolor Paper
By Daniel Clarke
Located in Yardley, PA
beads shining on your high forehead, Which you would wipe, with a large handkerchief hastily away
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2010s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
H 12 in W 18 in D 0.1 in
"Blue Heart Wife Love" San Francisco Figurative School -Joe Lysowski "Prankster"
Located in Soquel, CA
speak at his funeral about what it was like to be in London together. He had a beautiful house in
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Early 19th Century Regency Specimen Table by Gillows of Lancaster and London
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin 8, IE
, Rosso Antico, Sienna, Jasper and Portoro set within carved gadrooned, cabochon and bead border supported
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Center Tables
Materials
Marble
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Venetian Handblown Vibrant Colored Opaline Murano Chandelier, Circa 1920
By Murano 5
Located in Hollywood, SC
Venetian hand blown Opaline Murano six-light chandelier with vibrant pink and blue floral colors, crown canopy, centered bulbous column, scrolled arms with the original crown bobeche...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Paint
Vintage 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Creme Beaded Chiffon One-Shoulder Bridal Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. This stunning silk-chiffon garment has so much couture detail, you can tell it was ma...
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1940s American Wedding Dresses
Jean Paul Gaultier "Portait" Tank
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfu Jean Paul Gaultier tank in white with black with a portait in front.
100% rayon, which has a stretch similar to lycra give a form-fitting appearance.
Shoulders me...
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1980s Italian Tank Tops
Vintage Oleg Cassini Beaded Evening Dress w Cutwork Bodice & Thigh High Slit
By Oleg Cassini, Black Tie by Oleg Cassini
Located in Portland, OR
This is a show stopping vintage black Oleg Cassini Black Tie evening gown with a 24" front side slit, and a beautifully beaded bodice with open center. This vintage dress closes with...
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1990s Chinese Evening Dresses
Size: 10-see description measurements
Ancient Greek Corinthian Helmet
Located in London, GB
Corinthian helmet with Bull Horns and Lotus Flower Decoration.
Archaic Period, c.550-500 BC.
Cast, hammered and incised bronze.
An exceptionally well preserved example of one of the...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Thierry Mugler Rare Black w/ Coral Inserts Petal Dress Rare Collectible
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare circa 1989-90 Thierry Mugler petal dress. During this period the designer created a few different versions of this style of which this is one. Fashioned of heavy black cotton w...
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Late 20th Century Mini Dresses
Vivienne Westwood black and gold mesh 'Open 24hrs' corset, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black mesh corset with 'Open 24hrs' gold leaf print. Internal boning designed to cinch the waist and push the breasts up.
Anglomania, Fall-Winter 1993
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1990s British Corsets
Iconic Vintage Thierry Mugler 80s Bondage Inspired Cut - Out Black 1980s Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic sexy early 1990s THIERRY MUGLER black bondage inspired bodycon dress! Soft rayon blend fabric. Cut-out above the bodice and buckle at center neck. Hidden zipper up the back wi...
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses
Antique Vienna Bronze sculpture of a cat from Bergman, Austria, ca. 1900
By Bergmann Foundry
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Vienna bronze sculpture of a cat by Bergman. Stamped FB and Geschutzt. Cold painted patina. This model is illustrated in “Antique Vienna bronzes” by Joseph Zobel. Schiffer. M...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 1.78 in
Vivienne Westwood black faux fur mini dress with built in corset, fw 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood mini dress
▪ Constructed from black faux astrakhan fur
▪ Built-in corset producing a slimmer waist and pronounced décolletage
▪ Sweetheart neckline
▪ UK 12 - FR...
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1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Size: UK 12 - FR 40 - Medium
French Art Déco bronze sculpture "Cat" Signed LUC. Lucien Alliot . 1920s.
By Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot
Located in Köln, NW
Rare french Art Déco bronze sculpture "Cat" on a black belgian marble base by Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot. (1877-1967).
Signed LUC on the black marble base.
Beautiful original blac...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Alexander McQueen black double-breasted blazer mini dress with cut-out, ss 1998
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen black blazer mini dress
▪ Double-breasted
▪ Nude nylon mesh cut-out panel
▪ Peak lapels
▪ 2 front flap pockets
▪ Padded shoulders
▪ New with tags
▪ IT 44 - FR...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Size: IT 44 - FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
5 Pc. Venetian Centerpiece Set Candlesticks w/ Gold Leaf Applied Pink Roses
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Attributed to Salviati, this set of four hand blown candlesticks and matching footed centerpiece, will be the focal point of any table setting. Filled with gold leaf inclusions, the ...
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Vintage 1920s Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Alexander McQueen blue denim strapless corset top, fw 1996
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
▪ Alexander McQueen strapless corset top
▪ Washed blue denim
▪ Metal donut buttons
▪ Built-in boning
▪ Metal zipper at side opening
▪ Belt loops and faux pockets
▪ IT 38 - FR 34 ...
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1990s Italian Corsets
Large Mid 1800s Zinc Automaton Elephant
Located in Peekskill, NY
175 years ago this was created as a fountain that worked on water and counter weights. The elephant can now be plugged in and runs on dry land using a motor, cables and gears. The he...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Anne Andersson 2008 Sisal Fiber Sculpture of a Red Lynx Head
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful wall sculpture by the noted artist Anne Andersson. It is signed and dated 2008 #2 on the back. These sculptures are made of Sisal Fiber from an Agave and meticulously han...
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Early 2000s Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Natural Fiber, Blown Glass
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Important French Victorian Egyptian Revival Enamel Necklace
Located in New York, NY
- precious beads and highlighted by polychrome enamel, this necklace bears at its center an ancient lapis
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Beaded Wheat Linen Jacket, 1980s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Saint Laurent’s funeral with a bouquet of wheat in hand. Made in a fine wheat-copper toned linen, this
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1980s French Jackets
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Yellow Silk Robe, Red Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years). This
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Orange Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years). This
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Red Silk Robe, Pink Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years). This
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
George iv Mahogany Deep Buttoned Leather Sofa
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
cock beaded panels.
The quality of the construction, design and choice of timber suggest this
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Antique 1820s English Sofas
Antique Lapis Lazuli Mounted Malacca Walking Cane Stick, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Indus Valley Civilisation (3300–1900 BC). Lapis beads have been found at neolithic burials in Mehrgarh
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Antique 19th Century More Folk Art
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Antique Polished Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Sphere, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Afghanistan. Lapis was highly valued by the Indus Valley Civilisation (3300–1900 BC). Lapis beads have been
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Antique 1860s More Desk Accessories
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mounted Casket, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
a daybed, atop a lapis lazuli panel, with beaded and bobbin borders and a raised sphynx on each end
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Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Pair of early 17th century Jacobean Portraits of William and Jane de Malbone
By Circle of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
Located in Bath, Somerset
, gold chains and coral beads, demonstrating her wealth and high status. A gold locket, possibly
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oak, Oil, Wood Panel
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H 34.45 in W 28.15 in
19th Century Specimen Precious Hard Stone and Ormolu Mounted Jewelry Cabinet
Located in London, GB
highly valued by the Indus Valley Civilisation (3300–1900 BC). Lapis beads have been found at Neolithic
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Antique 1870s French Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Porphyry, Ormolu
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Antique French 'Immortelles' Glass Beaded Wreath, 1900s
Located in Hastings, GB
type of beaded flower wreaths were used for funerals and for decoration for ceremonies
The wreath, all
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Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Beads
Hand Beaded French Wheat Stalks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of Hand Beaded French Wheat Sheaves from the mid 20th century. Hand beaded with tiny gold seed
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
, beads, goatskin, hair, leather, pigment and burlap. The bwoom is one of three types of royal Kuba masks
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
H 11.25 in W 15.75 in D 9.25 in
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, White Silk Robe, Red Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
beads, silk and metallic ornaments. Puppet wears an embroidered silk costume (about 80/90 years). This
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of early 17th century Jacobean Portraits of Jane and William de Malbone
By Circle of Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger
Located in Bath, Somerset
coral beads, demonstrating her wealth and high status. A gold locket, possibly containing a portrait
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oak, Oil
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H 40.56 in W 31.89 in
Striking 1930s Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely chandelier features unique black and silver beaded flower adornments. This piece was
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Stunning 19th Century Victorian Period Burr Walnut & Ormolu-Mounted Buffet Stand
By Holland & Sons
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
brass beaded mouldings with gilt-metal mounts to each corner. The ormolu mounted turned and fluted
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Serving Tables
H 44.89 in W 51.97 in D 21.26 in
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Funeral Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of funeral beads is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique funeral beads was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and silk. Funeral beads have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Funeral beads bearing Art Nouveau or folk art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Funeral beads have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London and Harrods are consistently popular.
How Much are Funeral Beads?
Prices for funeral beads start at $255 and top out at $77,425 with the average selling for $2,000.
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