18th C. German Necklaces Carnelian & Glass Trade Bead

Lot 48

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All That Glitters | Ancient & Ethnographic by Artemis Gallery

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All That Glitters | Ancient & Ethnographic

By Artemis Gallery

Dec 9, 2021

Set Reminder 2021-12-09 12:00:00 2021-12-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : All That Glitters | Ancient & Ethnographic https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/all-that-glitters-ancient-ethnographic-8000 Join us for a very special holiday auction featuring jewelry, glass, icons, coins, and so much more. Think silver, gold, and all things shiny. Perfect for holiday gift giving or for self-gifting. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com

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Lot Description

Western Europe, Germany, ca. 18th to 19th century CE; West Africa, ca. 19th century CE. This is a fine pair of necklaces with African glass trade beads and carnelian stones, all strung in modern times as wearable accessories. The 25 carnelians are cut and polished in Germany and were likely brought to Africa as trade beads, and all exhibit rectangular tube shapes with lustrous citrine hues and creamy white inclusions. The highly polished surfaces are quite smooth and tactile. Carnelian beads used in Africa usually came from Brazil or the German town of Idar-Oberstein, which was known as a gemstone center. The 25 glass beads are elongated with faceted sides; while used for trade and adornment in Africa, these beads likely originated in Europe, perhaps Germany. Both sets of beads are arranged on modern wires with a raffia fiber covering the terminal knot and are a great pair to wear separate or together! Size (glass strand doubled): 24" L (61 cm); (largest bead): 1" L x 0.2" W (2.5 cm x 0.5 cm); (carnelian necklace): 25" L (63.5 cm); (largest bead): 1" L x 0.5" W (2.5 cm x 1.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Southern California, USA collection, in the USA since 1997

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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

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Condition

Age commensurate nicks and chips to beads. Loss to corner of one carnelian stone. All beads are strung on modern wires with twisted raffia cord terminals. Wearable!
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