Bidspirit auction | Egyptian Faience and Carnelian Beads


Egyptian Faience and Carnelian Beads in Victorian Necklace Set - Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and later. Comprising: a tiered choker-length necklace with ancient tubular carnelian and faience beads, 19th century base metal rosettes and jingles; cantanille bracelet with similar beads; two cantanille drop earrings. 101 grams total, 6-37 cm (2 3/8 - 14 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [4, No Reserve]