Western Europe, the Netherlands, Dutch, ca. 18th century CE. An attractive collection of twenty-five trade beads formed from near-opaque glass of a deep cobalt-blue hue. Each lozenge-shaped bead has narrow terminals as well as dozens of small facets with give each bead an elegant presentation that glints in the light. A wearable piece of European history! Size (necklace): 30.5" L (77.5 cm); size (largest bead): 0.2" W x 1.5" H (0.5 cm x 3.8 cm).

Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#144736

Strung in modern times and wearable as shown. Glass beads are from the 18th century CE, and stringing is modern. Small losses and nicks to terminals of some beads, and minor abrasions. Light earthen deposits throughout.