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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 687

Fancy Feather Trade Bead Collection

Estimate: $150 - $300

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
Offered in this lot is a large collection of fancy feather trade beads. There are twenty three beads in this collection. The first five of the beads are red beads with white/blue feathering. These beads are 1/2" X 1/2". The next bead is a black cylinder 7/8" long X 1/2" with yellow, red, white, and blue feathering. Next are two oval beads of red glass. The first has white/blue feathering and the second one has black/white feathering. They measure 1" long; one is 3/8" wide and one is 1/2" wide. The next bead is amber glass with blue/white feathering. This bead has some end damage and measures 5/8" X 3/8". The next three are a pale amber colored glass; two have white/blue feathering. The other bead has green/brown feathering with an orange and yellow "eye". These beads are 5/8" to 3/4" long X 3/8" wide. The next six beads are black base with white or white/red or white/blue/pink feathering. These beads measure from 5/8" to 1" long X 1/4" to 3/8" wide. The last five beads are a dark cobalt blue base with white/pink feathering. These beads measure 5/8" to 6/8"long and 1/4" wide. These beads are in fair condition and have some light damage and wear from age and use.