An Addam's Family version of the classic French Globe de Mariage or Globe de Mariee. This particular Marriage Globe has something extra that most do not. The bride's skeletal hand with antique brass wedding ring!
I added this macabre element to this antique Marriage Globe because why wouldn't you want to have an even more personal keepsake that represents eternal love?
The real human skeletal hand is very old and has a lovely antique patina, as does the antique brass wedding band.
The hand is placed on the velvet pillow of the Marriage Globe, not permanently installed there, so it is removable should you want to hold it fondly.
The tradition of these lovely mementos of marriage began in France in the 19th Century and were used as a way for a married couple to display their wedding souvenirs and as a visual story of their wedding. The marriage globe would be prominently displayed in a couple's home and typically held the bride's crown as well as her bouquet (usually made from wax orange blossoms as the one here). The surrounding mirrors and gold ormolu leaves all have special symbolic meanings and tell the story of the couple.
The central mirror evokes the reflection of the soul, the truth.
Rectangular mirrors were related to the number of years between the couple's meeting and the promised marriage.
The oval mirrors were good luck gifts offered by the bridesmaids.
The number of small diamond-shaped mirrors represented the number of children the couple wished for.
The trapezoidal mirror symbolized the perfect agreement.
The orange blossom for virginity.
The rose for eternal love.
The daisy for innocence or purity.
Ivy leaves symbolized commitment.
Lime leaves symbolized fidelity.
The tree was a symbol of strength and love.
Ears of wheat were symbols of fertility or referred to the resurrection of life. They often represented the number 7 to recall the 7 days of the week.
Four-leaf clovers, a symbol of good luck
The fig leaf for prosperity, often paired with clusters of grapes.
The presence of a bird holding a laurel wreath meant that as the bird makes its nest, the woman builds her family.
A dove expresses the desire for peace in the home.
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Wonderful for any macabre collection, especially all of my funeral home/embalming items fans.
This vintage man's burial suit is split up the back for ease in putting on the body.
There are no real pants, just the bottom of the pant legs for viewing purposes.
Lovely details ...
This suit is attached to its original box bottom so it can be displayed nicely. Don't miss out on this amazing macabre item! It is available on my website here.
An Addam's Family version of the classic French Globe de Mariage or Globe de Mariee. This particular Marriage Globe has something extra that most do not. The bride's skeletal hand with antique brass wedding ring!
I added this macabre element to this antique Marriage Globe because why wouldn't you want to have an even more personal keepsake that represents eternal love?
The real human skeletal hand is very old and has a lovely antique patina, as does the antique brass wedding band.
The hand is placed on the velvet pillow of the Marriage Globe, not permanently installed there, so it is removable should you want to hold it fondly.
The tradition of these lovely mementos of marriage began in France in the 19th Century and were used as a way for a married couple to display their wedding souvenirs and as a visual story of their wedding. The marriage globe would be prominently displayed in a couple's home and typically held the bride's crown as well as her bouquet (usually made from wax orange blossoms as the one here). The surrounding mirrors and gold ormolu leaves all have special symbolic meanings and tell the story of the couple.
The central mirror evokes the reflection of the soul, the truth.
The orange blossom for virginity.
Four-leaf clovers, a symbol of good luck
The presence of a bird holding a laurel wreath meant that as the bird makes its nest, the woman builds her family.
A dove expresses the desire for peace in the home.
To buy this exquisite and haunting piece, stop by my website here.
I like the way all of the white looks at night with just the light from the moon sneaking in the window.
I have a couple of vintage 1970s Hindsgaul mannequin torsos that actually have the same face, but are posed slightly differently. I put two of my favorite antique wedding dresses on them. The more tattered the better!
One is shattered silk and looks like mummy wrappings all hanging down.
The other dress was in good shape until my cat PD decided to use it as a toy.
I found a fabulous white coyote and he is perfect for the ghostly bedroom look.
Another recent find is the antique German clock case - sans clock face - which I use as a wonderfully tall pedestal. And it even has a little storage space inside where the door opens.
I have several other white birds that I will add to the bedroom once I finish this project.
A hornet's nest is the perfect wicked prop!
And of course, peacock feathers - one can never have too many!
Antique leopard head peering out of a child's coffin with mourning statues in the background.
Ghostly antique mirror with death mask type head. And always, lots of peacock feathers!
My antique Victorian medical skeletons, Mr. Boney and Lizzie, along with a vintage werewolf mask from The Werewolf of London.
My cabinet of curiosities is quite crowded! The bats will be going to my booth this weekend.
One of my favorite things is my blow up "Scream" doll based on the Munch painting. I frequently feel just like how this thing looks :-)
Fun little muskrat in a dainty pose.
Moody painting of Laguna Canyon at twilight and lots of bats.
Mummified cat and faux severed hand in a box.
My dad's painting of the beach at Laguna and a collection of cat skulls.
The smallest cat skull is of a very young cat and has two sets of teeth in place where the permanent teeth were still growing in.
Grrr - Werewolf of London - love that widow's peak!
I hope your living room decor gives you great pleasure or even wonderful chills. Stop by my booth or website if you are looking for a little something to add a wicked vibe to your space!
