Lot 441

Rare Rattlesnake & Skunk Venetian Bead Necklaces

Estimate: $200 - $400

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 are two necklaces made of rare Rattlesnake and Skunk Venetian beads. The first necklace is made of Black Rattlesnake beads with red and white twining, as well as some white hearted Rattlesnake beads. The center eighteen beads in the first necklace are graduated from 1/4" X 1/2" up to 1/4" X 1". These black beads have a white heart center, as well as the white and red trailing of the trademark Rattlesnake style. The outer beads, 30 on one side and 29 on the other, are solid black Rattlesnake beads with red and white trailing. This necklace measures 24". The second necklace is a combination of Skunk beads and Rattlesnake beads. This necklace has 62 beads. Sixteen of the beads are cylinder "eye" beads; ten of the beads are "Skunk" beads; the other 36 are black with yellow or white trailing "Rattlesnake" beads. This necklace measures 27". Both necklaces and beads are in good condition, with wear to be expected from age.