Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 September 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 September 2025

Catalogue

Lot 201: A Pair of African Style Beaded Necklaces, Ceramic and Natural Material

This auction ended on September 11, 2025.

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £3

A pair of artisan-crafted necklaces, presented in an African-inspired style. The first, a single-strand necklace, features a vibrant array of glazed ceramic beads. These include large ovoids, ring-shaped ‘donut’ beads, and flat rectangular sections, predominantly in a glossy red hue with distinctive black speckled details. These are interspersed with smaller, less glossy dark brown or black beads. The necklace is secured with a dark, possibly antiqued copper or bronze-toned lobster clasp closure. The second necklace comprises multiple strands of numerous small, irregularly shaped, rounded or ovoid beads. These beads exhibit a matte to satin finish and display a mottled, earthy palette of tan, brown, sage green, and hints of blue-grey, consistent with natural materials often found in African artisan jewelry. No visible hallmarks or maker’s marks are present.