Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 October 2025

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 9 October 2025

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Lot 148: A Two-Strand Graduated Butterscotch Bakelite? Bead Necklace

This auction ended on October 9, 2025.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £43

A two-strand graduated Bakelite? bead necklace, comprising graduated oval beads of a translucent, warm honey-orange to butterscotch material. The outer strand features significantly larger, graduated oval beads, while the inner strand consists of smaller, more uniformly sized oval beads. The material presents a smooth, polished appearance on the larger beads, with some smaller beads exhibiting a subtle internal texture, reminiscent of natural resins or certain early plastics. A matching barrel screw clasp secures the inner strand. No visible text, markings, or hallmarks are discernible.