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Rare Micro Beaded Chain by Prisoners, Playing Cards
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Pre 1910 item# 1058548 (stock# T3259h)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-589-5834
$495
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Fantastic, rare micro beaded chain, possibly made at turn-of-the-century by Ottoman prisoners of war. The piece consists of a chain of playing cards -- every suit and every card -- including illustrated face cards. It is fastened with a decorated brass clasp. Ottoman prisoners of war in British POW camps made many beadwork items to earn money for rations and small necessaries . These beaded items were made either using the beaded crochet technique or weaving on a small loom, and came out of ca ...click for details
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Fantastic Beaded Sautoir, Swans
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Pre 1920 item# 1058544 (stock# T3259f)
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Granite Pail Collectibles
301-589-5834
$225
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Fantastic, dramatic turn-of-the-century beaded sautoir, comprising a swan motif worked in black and deep red glass beads. The necklace features a large central with a swan and twist fringe; the chain is fantastic, alternating smaller swan panels with gathered strings of beads. Excellent condition. Measures 41 long; central panel adds 3 1/8.
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