Trails of Tradition: Parade Saddles, Beadwork & Western Auction
Sat, May 16, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 304
Czech/ Bohemian Prosser Trade Bead Necklaces
Estimate: $400 - $600
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Featured in this lot is this collection of Czech/ Bohemian Prosser trade bead necklaces. There are a total of 11 necklaces in this collection. The necklaces show tan cylindrical Czech Prosser trade beads that shows powdered glass construction and are strung on sinew string. Czech Prosser beads are vintage, molded glass beads originating from Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) in the 1830s, defined by a distinct, often visible, equatorial seam. Originally created by Richard Prosser for buttons, these beads were extensively traded in Africa from the late 1800s to early 1900s. They are popular today in jewelry for their rustic, matte, or opaque, often muted colors. The condition of this collection of Czech Glass Prosser beaded necklaces is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved overall condition. The flat measurements of these necklaces is 11 7/8". The collective weight of these necklaces is 424.3g. Provenance: From the Indian Nation Trading Post.
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