North America - Eighty Black and White 'Rattlesnake' Trade Beads > Lot No. 620

Description:
Circa 17-18th century AD. Eighty rare 'Rattlesnake' black and white Venetian glass trade beads on modern string, interspersed with seventy nine plain black Venetian glass beads.

Measurements:
Main beads 12-15mm diameter.

Condition:
Fine.

References:
Cf. Durbin, pp 261-289.

Provenance:
Found in and labelled 'Montgomery', Alabama; 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.

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