their I.D. data-
Re: i put in the spoon as a decoy... -- Stefany Post Reply Edit Forum Where am I?
Posted by: Stefany Mail author
01/02/2014, 11:00:24

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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