Lot 44:
A Collection of Vintage Costume Jewelry Necklaces Including Beaded and Multi-Strand Styles
Description
A collection of vintage costume jewelry necklaces featuring a variety of materials and designs. The assortment includes a multi-strand necklace of faceted, semi-translucent amber-toned resin or glass beads; a single strand of opaque coral-colored round beads; and a single strand of jewel-toned faceted glass beads in shades of purple, green, red, amber, and blue. Also present is a necklace featuring graduated opaque white beads, several of which are decorated with black etched scroll and eye patterns. Another strand consists of off-white cylindrical beads, possibly bone or celluloid, alternating with small round red spacers. The collection further includes several necklaces composed of black seed beads interspersed with metallic-toned silver or pewter-colored decorative beads and dark faceted accents.
A black and white adhesive label is attached to one necklace. One side is printed with CHINA. The reverse side is printed with the words GENUINE BAKELITE. There is also a red paper tag attached that appears to be an inventory or price marker. Visible fasteners include a brass-toned barrel screw clasp and a spring ring clasp.
Condition report:
The necklaces are in good vintage condition. One strand shows a loose thread end where the stringing is exposed. Light surface wear and minor oxidation to the metal components, including the clasps and decorative beads, are visible throughout the collection.
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