{"product_id":"1890s-victorian-paste-bow-mourning-slide-buckles-pair-15mm-slot","title":"1890s Victorian Paste Bow Mourning Slide Buckles (Pair) 15mm Slot","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo lovely bow motif mourning slide buckles from the late Victorian period. The mountings are Japanned with a flat satin, black to almost gunmetal-tone finish. This technique, originating in Japan, India, and China, involves coating metal with a shiny black or dark gray lacquer. It was popular in Victorian mourning jewelry after Queen Victoria went into mourning for Prince Albert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Victorian (c. 1890s)\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mourning \/ Art Nouveau\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, Clear (Paste stones)\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanned Metal, Glass Paste Stones\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eSlot Opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15mm (5\/8-inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.8x2.8cm (1 1\/8-inch x 1 1\/8-inch)\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent. New old store stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictorians used symbols to express sentiment, as emoting was considered improper. The bow symbolized eternal love, making these mourning ornaments a lasting expression of eternal devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening for the ribbon is best suited to a maximum of 5\/8-inch width and is designed to slide onto mourning ribbon, hat ribbon, sash, or belt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48398593294525,"sku":"BU027","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BU027a.jpg?v=1780260193","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1890s-victorian-paste-bow-mourning-slide-buckles-pair-15mm-slot","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}