Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 July 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 July 2026

Catalogue

Lot 308: An Art Deco Style Graduated Cherry Amber Phenolic Resin/Bakelite? Bead Necklace, 105g

This auction ended on July 23, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £150 - £250

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

An Art Deco style graduated bead necklace, crafted from deep burgundy-red translucent phenolic /bakelite resin, traditionally known in the trade as cherry amber or Faturan. The necklace comprises a single continuous strand of graduated oval-shaped beads, largest at the centre and decreasing in size towards the ends. The material appears nearly black in reflected light but displays a characteristic vibrant red glow when backlit. The beads are strung on a thick, natural-coloured cord with no clasp, designed to be worn over the head.

Length: 96 cm
Largest bead: 30 mm x 22 mm
Weight: 105 g.