Large 1930s Copper Plated "At Rest" Casket Plaque Bliley Funeral Home This exquisite set truly is

This exquisite set truly is a product of its time

Lovers would often gift their hair to their sweethearts

The practice of using casket plaques began in the 17th century and was primarily reserved for those of extreme wealth

this little turtle would have some stories to tell

Large 1930s Copper Plated "At Rest" Casket Plaque Bliley Funeral Home This exquisite set truly isA 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