Western Asiatic Bead String Pair

1st millennium BC. A pair of restrung necklaces of cylindrical stone beads, one with a glazed composition plano-convex ring and foot-shaped dangle. 430 grams total, 64-78cm (25 - 30 3/4") From a North

Circa 19th century A.D. A designer necklace string composed of agate and jasper beads of various types, including examples with designs resembling 'Zi' bead patterns. 470 grams, 94 cm long (37 in.). L

2nd millennium BC. A group of five restrung necklaces of hand modelled glazed composition cylindrical and other shaped beads. 146 grams total, 50cm (19 3/4") From the collection of a North London gent

20th century A.D. and earlier. A string of agate and other stone beads of various shapes and sizes; modern torpedo screw clasp. 81 grams, 63 cm (24 3/4 in.). Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of t

1st millennium A.D. and later. A restrung necklace composed of mosaic glass beads of various types and sizes, including examples decorated with applied trails. 121 grams, 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.). Acquire

1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung; composed of graduated, mainly agate carnelian beads of various types, including banded examples. 36.5 grams, 54 cm long (21 1/4 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s.

1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung; composed of graduated and polished beads of mainly spherical and oval types and mainly carnelian. 15.2 grams, 24 cm long (9 1/2 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s.

1st millennium B.C. and later. Graduated string of irregular beads and dangles, banded agate centrepiece. 22.5 grams, 34 cm (13 3/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015.Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Graduated designer group of agate, crystal, glass and other beads, biconvex, tubular, drop-shaped and other types, the centrepiece a large annular bead. 95 grams, 56 cm long (2

1st millennium B.C. and later. Composed of mainly opaque and translucent beads, graduated in size and in various shades of blue, including oblate, rounded and other types. 4.49 grams, 47 cm long (18 1

1st millennium A.D. and later. Restrung using mainly small drawn glass beads. 4.2 grams, 44 cm long (17 3/8 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s. [No Reserve]

1st millennium B.C. and later. Restrung; composed of beads of various shapes and shades of cream, light blue and grey. Cf. Hussein, M.M., Altaweel, M., Gibson, McGuire, Nimrud The Queen’s Tombs, Bag

20th century AD or earlier. A string of circular polished carnelian beads enclosing a large fusiform agate bead and two small golden beads to each side. Property of a North London gentleman; ex Pars A

19th-20th century A.D. A designer necklace composed of three strings of graduated length, featuring gold, gold-coloured and glass beads. 115 grams, 49 cm long (19 1/4 in.). London collection since the

3rd-1st century BC. A restrung necklace of cylindrical lapis lazuli beads with pairs of oblatel carnelian beads, three square-section lapis lazuli beads; modern clasp. 66 grams, 61cm (24") From an imp

20th century AD. A pair of turquoise coloured bead strings, mainly discoid, globular, irregular and barrel-shaped beads. 960 grams total, 42-46cm (16 1/2 - 18"). From a large London collection; formed

19th-early 20th century AD. A pair of necklaces comprising: one of tubular and globular serpentine(?) and gilt bronze beads; one similar of globular beads. Property of an American gentleman; acquired

A Western Asiatic Bead Necklace Early 1st Millennium B.C. Length 10 inches (25.5 cm). Provenance: Tom McCaffery (1950-2020), Chicago; thence by descent.

1st millennium BC. A necklace formed of plain bronze links alternating with S-shaped links with beading, fourteen graduated plano-convex steatite beads or spindle whorls. 188 grams, 90cm (35 1/2") The

2nd millennium BC. A group of carnelian, agate and other seed beads with banded agate and rock crystal larger beads. 26.7 grams total, 53mm (2"). Property of a lady; from the collection of Simon Benda

1st millennium BC. A restrung necklace of globular and irregular bronze beads with coiled pendant; modern clasp. 25 grams, 38cm (15"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market aft

Dimension: 25/32 inches New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - O

Dimension: 23/32 inches New - Produced within the last 20 years Vintage - Over 20 years of age but less than 100 years of age Antique - Over 100 years of age but less than 500 years of age Ancient - O

This lot of 21 pieces is a treasure trove of ancient artistry, with items dating back to the Western Asiatic era. The collection's longest bead, measuring an impressive 8.5 cm x 2 cm (approximately 3.