Lot 289

19th Century Dutch Glass Trade Bead Necklaces

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Included in this lot we have a collection of Dutch glass trade bead necklaces originating from the 1800's. The collection consists of three necklaces each showing natural fiber strands. The first necklace displays Dutch trade beads in a deep cobalt blue with a slight graduating pattern. The second necklace shows green annular Dutch glass beads with slight graduation. The final necklace displays primarily cobalt blue beads with some orange, green, and white/clear. The Provenance: From the collection of Dr. David and Marsha Bowerly of Oregon. The first and second piece show original museum collection tags stating, "Dutch - #143" on the first and "6198 Green Annulars - Kamol 22". The first necklace measures 30" long, second measuring 24" long and the final measuring 40" long.