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If I were cataloguing them- 1) Colour Brown, metallic, opaque 2) Form Various moulded shapes with large hole 3) Material description Processed organic substance known locally as “Cadbury’s Dairy Milk” 4) Dimensions, Varied -up to 30mm diameter 5) Holes Approx 3-5 mm diameter 6) Condition Uneven surface patina, sensitive to increases in temperature, 7) Date/age indeterminate 8) Artist's name, Country of origin Artists name available on application –great guest at my new year’s eve party, North London, UK 9) Technique Moulded- See research quoted by Carola Schulman, Jan 2014 AD- {Beads-L:2376} Stefany's Mystery beads Provenance: 10) country of trade/use UK 11) found or threaded with... These are prototypes or samples 12) Acquired by me from... See (8) 13) documentation, references, museums with similar.. Topic discussed in depth by researchers on “Beads-L” 14) Rarity I’ve never seen any others of this type so likely unique examples 15) Likely value when made A day’s wages 16) perceived value now At least £3.- = $5.- per piece -for insurance purposes at least... 17) resemblance, intentional or otherwise Ancient terracotta, “soabstone” see Torben Sode {Beads-L:2376}, dark marzipan or quince cheese... 18) General significance Bringing added obesity but reputed to save lives in extreme weather conditions. 19) Amuletic Meaning Warding off bad luck for next 12 months 20) How worn, anecdotes Said to make the wearer attractive ...

S.Tomalin -London, UK 2014

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