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Auction: 26052 - Jewellery & Objets de Vertu
Lot: 24

(x) AN ASSORTMENT OF ANCIENT BEADS
A varied group of ancient beads in glass, glazed faience and carved stone including white banded agate, probably of Roman, ancient Near Eastern or West African origin.
Including tubular spacers, small disc beads and pendant drops, in cobalt blue, weathered green and turquoise.
Gross weight: 36.54g (total)

A mixed selection of beads are in excavated condition, with chalky encrustations, matte and chipped surfaces and some glass iridescence. Offered strung.


Provenance

Private collection, San Francisco Bay Area, California, acquired in the second half of the 20th century

Thence by descent to the present owner



Accompanied by a handwritten note by the former owner describing the beads as ‘Egyptian and Persian faience beads’.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£30 to £40

Starting price
£5