RUTH O. FRANK (AMERICAN, 1921-2021) BEADED NECKLACE, featuring green-hue bone beads and
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Description
RUTH O. FRANK (AMERICAN, 1921-2021) BEADED NECKLACE, featuring green-hue bone beads and silver-like metal beads on a silver-toned foxtail chain with a carved bone pendant and a large spring-ring clasp, having original signed label that reads, "Antique Chinese Ming dynasty ivory lock and camel bone beads from a mandarin's necklace; old Ceylonese gold wash silver beads. #2244". Together with a 13" L collar/choker stone-beaded necklace, possibly by or inspired by Ruth O. Frank, having agate beads with onyx and filigree metal bead accents, featuring a carved agate piece with flowers and a tab-insert clasp marked "SILVER". Two pieces total. 20th century. 22 1/4" L.
Condition
Very good to excellent overall condition with minor wear and surface scratches, some losses to gold-washed finishes. Stones not professionally graded.Â
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