Antique French Black Glass Passementerie Trim

A rare antique French passementerie trim with faceted black glass beads hand-wired into an intricate open lattice design. The soft shimmer and sculptural detail give this piece an effortlessly romantic presence, whether you layer it into your textile collection, display it beneath a cloche, or use it in a creative project.

Beautifully made by hand in a traditional French atelier, each bead was individually wired to create movement, depth, and delicate texture. Gentle irregularities and a few loose wire ends speak to its age and authentic history, adding even more character to this increasingly difficult-to-find fragment of French couture artistry.

Collector’s Note

Intricate black glass bead trims like this were created in 19th-century French ateliers to emulate the rich depth of jet, a material prized in both mourning dress and elegant couture. Hand-wired examples in this delicate open lattice form are increasingly scarce, making surviving fragments especially desirable to collectors of antique textiles and French decorative

• Measures 16-1/2" x 1-3/4".