Here's another treasure we uncovered at PawPaw's house last month ... this large lot of vintage beaded tassels and rope ... included are:
- two lengths of beaded rope ... off-white ... looks kind of like seed pearls, about 56" in all ...
- two lengths of cord with black beads in little groups ... about 47" in all ...
- a length of braided irridescent beaded rope with tassels on each end ... there is some damage to the middle part of the rope, but there's about 30" at one end and 12" at the other that is in good condition ...
- and 9 little grey beaded tassels ... I believe the beads are glass ... they are actually two different sizes, some about 3" long and some only about 2" ...
Exact age unknown, but the box has been in storage at PawPaw's house for years and years, and I'm sure he purchased it because it was old at the time ... PawPaw had a hobby of repairing antique lamps ...
Perfect for antique lamp repair ... flapper style clothing ... embellishing Victorian items ...
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My in-laws were antique dealers in northern Illinois for years, and then both worked for an auction service for a long time. They were collectors of almost every kind of historical memorabilia since shortly after World War II. PawPaw could always find a lot more interesting items to bring home than he could sell, so he saved them!
After Mimi passed away in 2005, PawPaw decided it was time to start sharing his treasures with others, and he entrusted me with listing them. We lost our PawPaw on September 26, but I still have many, many of his vintage and antique collectibles that need new homes, and I will continue listing them as we have for the past four years.
I am not a dealer, a collector, or an expert, but I do try to describe each of PawPaw's items carefully and fully and to take good photos. If you have any questions about any item listed, please feel free to ask, and I will do my best to find the answer for you.