North America - Dark and Pale Blue 'Padre' and 'Pony' Trade Beads > Lot No. 621

Description:
Circa 17-18th century AD. One hundred and two rare pale blue (plus one red) and eighty one dark blue (plus six pale blue) labelled Venetian glass trade beads on modern strings.

Measurements:
Main beads 12-15mm diameter.

Condition:
Fine.

Provenance:
Found in and labelled 'Pensicola, Fla' ; 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.

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

Sold for: £130