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General => The Common Room => Topic started by: Mr.Brown. on Wednesday 04 May 22 23:39 BST (UK)
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Hi - I have noticed these cages on memorials (always smashed) at Anglesey that used to have a glass envelope inside the cage and some form of ornament inside - I have searched but cant find what they looked like when new - any ideas?
Thanks, Gordon.
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Where exactly are these ornaments situated?
Do you have any photos of them? Or can you post a link to something even slightly similar from the internet?
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Could these be similar :-\ - scroll down https://burialsandbeyond.com/2019/02/06/introducing-immortelles/
Kay
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Could these be similar :-\ - scroll down https://burialsandbeyond.com/2019/02/06/introducing-immortelles/
Kay
They’re rather lovely.
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Yes they are. Sad that the cage did not protect them from vandalism
Kay
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Yes they are. Sad that the cage did not protect them from vandalism
Kay
Yes. Very sad. Some people’s actions are unfathomable. :(
They look to fit with what Gordon described. You did well to track them down. I tried a half hearted internet search but didn’t come up with anything useful using a couple of search terms.
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I was just lucky and searched for images using "Caged glass memorial ornaments graves" :)
Kay
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I was just lucky and searched for images using "Caged glass memorial ornaments graves" :)
Kay
I used similar words but got lots of Christmas ornaments and bird cages. ::) I admit that I didn’t persevere as I was waiting for more information from Gordon, but I’m sure you’ve cracked it. ;D
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Later versions had a plastic domed cover which became yellowish & opaque (picture Tupperware cake-takers on a grave plot).
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They fell out of favour in the 80s when people started to rob them. I only knew someone had put one on my grandmother's grave because a neighbour told me the day after the funeral, I remember thinking I hate those things but would have to leave it there, when I got to the grave later the same day it was gone.
I assume they were stealing them to sell at markets or the like.
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Could these be similar :-\ - scroll down https://burialsandbeyond.com/2019/02/06/introducing-immortelles/
Kay
Yes the cage I mention is the type with the pointed top like a upside down hanging basket.
Thank you very much - I will add that link to the relevant graves to show what they looked like.
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Here's another link now we know their name!
https://sublimewales.wordpress.com/material-culture/buildings/churchyards/flowers-on-graves/immortelles/
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How interesting.you learn someth8ng new every day on rootschat. :)
I originally asssumed that the glass was broken due to vandalism, but after looking at the link I see that it’s possible some of the glass broke due to other factors.