North America - Black Trade Beads > Lot No. 622

Description:
Circa 17-18th century AD. A quantity of rare black Venetian glass trade beads on two modern strings.

Measurements:
Strings 66cm long each.

Condition:
Fine.

References:
Cf. Durbin, pp 261-289.

Provenance:
Found in and labelled 'Ft Conde, Mobile'; ex Dr Alston Weaver collection.

Comments notes:
Dr Alston Weaver was a dentist and ethusiastic collector of native American artefacts, especially those found locally in his home state of Alabama. These beads were often used for sewn beadwork.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £150 - 250 (EUR 180 - 300; USD 240 - 400)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH