Lot 17

SWIRL, Trade Bead. 1-9/16". Near Mint (8.3).

Estimate: $375 - $750

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SWIRL, Trade Bead. Rare large Trade Bead. This is a Solid Core Swirl with a hole melted through the pole axis during manufacture. These were used as trade beads in Africa and Indian in the second half of the 19th Century. This example has a subsurface moon and a chip, as well as overall scratching consistent with these being strung and moved about. These larger sized ones are especially hard to find. Germany, circa 1860-1920. 1-9/16". Near Mint (8.3).

Condition

Near Mint

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