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Lg Vintage Art Deco Cherry Amber Bakelite Faturan Oval Bead Necklace 71 gms 36"
$ 192.19
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Description
A beautiful, true vintage necklace dating to the 1920s/30s. Original art deco period piece.A graduated and heavy necklace, it is extra long at 36". Every bead tests as cherry amber Bakelite (using Simichrome). The beads have a beautiful rich glow and have the characteristic Bakelite "clack." The necklace has the old style barrel clasp with a screw component.
Still strung on the original thread, it has loosened with time and could use restringing. Otherwise, in excellent condition for being an antique.
Measurements:
Length: 36" (91.4 cms)
Weight: 71 grams (2.5 ounces)
Size of largest bead: 1 3/16" / 3.2 cms
Size of smallest bead: 1/2" / 1.3 cms
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