Mesopotamian Bead Necklace Strings

Circa 1st millennium B.C. A pair of restrung necklace strings composed of shell beads. 67 grams total, 36-38 cm (14 - 15 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London colle

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

Kofun Era, 3rd-6th century AD. A group of three magatama beads, one amethyst, two jade(?), two on a restrung necklace strings of glass spherical beads and one with small graduated beads and larger sph

1st-3rd century AD. A restrung necklace of large graduated spherical and cylindrical Roman and other millefiori glass beads, including six 'morphia' beads and eye beads. 234 grams, 60cm (23 1/2"). Pro

1st millennium BC. A restrung choker-length necklace of alternating truncated bicone carnelian beads and polyhedral hollow-formed gold beads. 13 grams, 27cm (10 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman;

A group of twenty restrung necklaces of square-section cylindrical carnelian beads with modern gold-coloured spacer beads. 366 grams total, 54cm (21 1/4"). Property of a West London gentleman; his col

A group of nineteen restrung necklaces of square-section cylindrical carnelian beads with modern gold-coloured spacer beads. 354 grams total, 52cm (20 1/2"). Property of a West London gentleman; his c

A group of fifteen necklaces of polished rock crystal beads, mainly facetted types with dangles. 540 grams total, 44cm (17 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from his father's collection.

19th century AD. A group of eleven necklaces of spherical blue glass beads. 270 grams total, 40cm (16"). Property of a West London gentleman; his collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. [11]

6th century BC and later. A restrung necklace string composed of graduated yellow glass and other beads, mainly of oblate form, central feature a large barrel-shaped lemon-coloured glass bead pendant.

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

1st-3rd century A.D. and later. A restrung necklace composed of graduated blue glass beads, including a central pendant bead. 24 grams, 42.5 cm long (16 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family

1st century A.D. and later. Restrung group of graduated annular, oblate and other beads with cluster forming the centrepiece. 12.9 grams, 35 cm (13 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015.Ex Abelita family colle

1st-3rd century A.D. and later. A restrung necklace composed of blue glass beads of various types and sizes. 17.8 grams, 40.5 cm long (16 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [No Re

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-3rd century A.D. and later. A restrung necklace composed of graduated black glass beads of various types, including a central pendant bead. 14 grams, 46 cm long (18 1/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. E

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 century BC-2nd century AD. A restrung group of beads of various shapes, sizes and shades of blue. 17 grams, 44cm (17 1/4"). Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s. [No Reserve]

20th century A.D. Restrung group of small carnelian and larger banded agate spherical beads. 172 grams, 90 cm long (35 1/2 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]

1st-3rd century A.D. and later. A restrung yellow glass bead necklace composed of graduated beads of various types, with central pendant bead. 34.9 grams, 43 mm long (17 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex A

1st-3rd century A.D. and later. A restrung necklace composed of black glass beads of various types. 6.3 grams, 41 cm long (16 1/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]

1st-3rd century A.D. and later. A restrung necklace composed of graduated turquoise glass beads, including central pendant bead. 19.2 grams, 47 cm long (18 1/2 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita fam

1st century AD and later. A restrung necklace string composed of graduated beads of mainly oblate form, central feature a large polyhedral bead. 10 grams, 43cm (17"). Ex Japanese private collection, f

1st-3rd century AD. A restrung necklace of carnelian, turquoise and other annular beads with ribbed agate centrepiece and labrys finial. 6.97 grams, 36cm (14 1/4"). Property of a West London gentleman