Victorian Sautoir 71" Lariat Braided Beaded Necklace Belt w Tassels Flapper Sash

True period Victorian beaded sautoir. One of a kind and over 100 years old. Black and silver beaded strands braided to form a somewhat flat laying piece that can be worn in multiple ways. Long tassels at each end. Weighs about 6 oz. 71" long end to end. 1" wide. In excellent condition. I soaked it in warm water w dish soap and rinsed it well. Air dried on a towel. These pieces are very delicate and will not stand abuse or lots of dancing or contact. Remember their threads are over 100 years old and subject to breakage. There were no repairs done on this piece. Should you receive it and there are beads floating around inside the packaging, a strand has broken during shipping. To Repair: Find the loose string, and don't even bother trying to rethread the beads. Using a beading needle, tuck the loose end in and out and around nearby beads within the braid and secure with clear nail polish. If you have the ability to, make a square knot within the braid, knotting the loose string to another strand before you apply the polish. They're to be handled carefully and worn as statement pieces, or not worn at all. They won't hold up on the dance floor while you're dancing at an affair to 'It's Raining Men'. Enlarge all photos so you know exactly what you’re getting. They’re an integral part of my items’ description. Non smoking home. Reinactment of : Age of Innocence Downton Abbey Persuasion Far From the Madding Crowd Vanity Fair Nicholas Nickleby