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Posted by: WenP Post Reply
01/17/2011, 11:14:57

Got these from a Laguna Beach bead collectors estate about 20 years ago. They were marked to be 'antique German amber'. Do you think that's accurate? Can anyone tell me more?

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Why Not?
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Posted by: Beadman Post Reply
01/17/2011, 16:03:46

Hi Peter,

They are consistent with many faceted German Baltic amber beads from the late 19th/early 20th Cs. I own some myself.

However, amber cannot be authenticated from a photo (with rather few exceptions). You need to perform simple tests to verify what you have. I recommend, in this sequence, the rub test, the brine text, and the hot-point test.

You can read all about these tests at my Group. (See below.) Also, past discussions here.

I hope this is helpful. Jamey


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Posted by: Carole Morris Post Reply
01/19/2011, 02:29:54

Hi WenP

Here's a necklace I have with similar facetted 19th century amber beads (and other matching glass ones).

Carole

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Thanks Carole, I love to see pictures
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