North America - Small 'Seed' Trade Beads > Lot No. 625

Description:
Circa 17-18th century AD. A quantity of rare small blue and white Venetian glass 'seed' trade beads on two modern strings.

Measurements:
Strings 1.75m and 1.0m long.

Condition:
Fine.

References:
Cf. Durbin, pp 261-289.

Provenance:
Found in and labelled 'Pontotoc, Miss'; 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: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 180; USD 160 - 240)

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

Sold for: £70