On the right side of the right hand bead you can also see the lines that show in the other direction. Said to be pre-ban ivory.
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The use of monofilament & a barrel clasp that looks like inexpensive ones found now says to me the stringing was relatively recent. Beads could be...
I had never heard of ostrich egg shell beads before, although have seen carved ostrich eggs. The blue beads have texture around the sides too:...
If I understand correctly, any appearance of striations, etc., is only on 1 side of each bead, blue & white?
And another that has mark to confirm Volkstedt. Irregular edges seem to be a signature feature for them. [IMG]
Volkstedt is looking very promising, https://www.ebth.com/items/2680198-volkstedt-germany-jasperware-wall-plaque [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Has to be same maker. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Blue looks on top.
[IMG] https://www.vintagebythepark.com/listing/572948576/antique-blue-white-jasperware-mermaid Will try Volkstedt. What could it hurt?
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