Description: African Dark Red Copal Amber Bakelite Faturan Graduated Beads 15 Inch Necklace, 13 Disc Beads, Total Weight 195.2g. The largest center bead measures approx 1 1/2 inches | 38 mm diameter. The medium sized beads measure approx 1 1/4 inches | 32 mm diameter. And, the smallest beads measure approx 3/4 inches | 19 mm diameter. These beads are in preowned vintage condition. They appear to me to be from the period of time between WWI and WWII (so approx 1920-1940) when it was very desirable for the Africans to make their jewelry for both home and export with chunky synthesized Amber & new phenolic plastics such as Bakelite, although Bakelite was invented in 1907, so these beads could potentially be from before 1920. Please see the photographs for details and note that 2 of the photos show the results of my Bakelite test with Simichrome polish on the 4th rub (to be sure all surface dirt was removed before the test). I purchased this amazing collectors piece at Carson’s Antiques in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands in 2004. Note that the hand written tag from that purchase is still on the bead cord. I can provide a copy of the receipt for Provenance if you request it when you place your order after winning the auction. 😃
Price: 1850 USD
Location: Palmetto, Florida
End Time: 2024-11-09T03:23:50.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone Color: Dark Red
Main Stone Shape: Round Disc
Ethnic & Regional Style: African
Occasion: Graduation
Vintage: Yes
Era: 1920-1940
Material: Bakelite, Cotton Cord
Main Stone: PF Copal Amber
Main Stone Creation: Manmade
Setting Style: Beaded
Jewelry Department: Fine
Necklace Length: 15 in
Brand: Unbranded
Style: Beaded
Country of Origin: Africa
Color: Cherry Amber
Signed: No
Closure: None
Type: Necklace
Original/Reproduction: Original
