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Bead, part of fibula with chain (2)

Posted by Akkie on December 28, 2014 at 11:41am
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  • Akkie December 29, 2014 at 10:07am
    Thank you so much Sarah for your additional info. The bead is a 'mystery', so i also nowhere in books and sites can find something like this, but you never know......!
  • SARAH CORBETT December 29, 2014 at 11:18am

    I think it is likely an old repair in silver 

    S x

  • SARAH CORBETT December 29, 2014 at 11:19am

    These beads were not a type which were signed and I have never seen one with a hallmark...

    it is a nice example from the southern Sirouan region of Morocco 

  • Lynn Ardent December 29, 2014 at 5:06pm

    The wear on the bead is very beautiful.  Someone loved this bead.  I always like seeing repairs on old pieces, it means someone loved the object enough to have it repaired instead of sold or melted. 

  • Patricia Deany December 29, 2014 at 8:02pm

    Looks like it has some remains of enamel. I love these old worn beads, a little like the one from Ait Ouaozgite the last time I was in Morocco, one of my favorite things. And yes, the other piece, attached to it looks Sirouan.

  • Akkie December 30, 2014 at 8:52am
    Thinks you're right, Sarah! I have looked at it again. In reality it's more subtile as here on the photo.
    At first i had not even noticed i could see only after cleaning and also the remains of the enamal were more visible Patty. I totally agree with you Lynn that old worn jewellery tell a story and have charm! Thanks all!
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