Victorian "Our Darling" Coffin Plate You may have seen the

You may have seen the many Victorian skull illusion prints where often times two figures and strategically placed lamp light gives the illusion of a skull

Early plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or metalworker and varied in size

Metal has an allover patina that we chose not to clean

The practice of using coffin plates peaked between 1880 and 1899 before falling out of favor

The metal rim on the back is rusted

Victorian "Our Darling" Coffin Plate You may have seen theA heartbreaking, yet beautiful memento of a life cut short, coffin plates of dearly departed loved ones were often kept and displayed on parlor fireplace mantles and tables during the Victorian era. The practice of using coffin plates began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth. By the 19th century, the use of coffin plates began to gain popularity in North America. Early plates were made by hand by a blacksmith or