RB Fine Arts May Art and Antique Auction

Lot 66:

Grouping Of Ancient Italian Beads "Fuseruola" And One Carved Bone Bead

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $150 - $350

Buyer's premium: 21%

Grouping Of Ancient Italian Beads "Fuseruola" And One Carved Bone Bead. The so-called "Fuseruola" is a spindle weight, basically a round-shaped ceramics bead (3/4 of an inch wide), that was part of the trousseau of the brides to be in the 16th century in Deruta. It was considered as a token of love. The original set was composed of the spindle, the spindle weight, and the distaff.The "Fuseruola" (bead) was technically necessary to balance the spindle. These round spheres were glazed and hand-painted with Renaissance geometric patterns a key fob with a ceramics bead, a "Fusolina". Enriched with classical writings in Latin such as "Ars et Amor" (Art and Love), "Omnia Vincit Amor" (tr. Love wins over everything). Nowadays these ceramics have been brought back to life by their usage in jewelry for i.e. necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and fobs. In earlier times they were also used for decorating runners and at the end of curtains to keep them straight. At the Ceramics Museum of Deruta, it is possible to admire an interesting large collection of "Fuseruole" from the 16th century. I like to call these beads "Fusoline" ("Fusolina" is the singular), the word comes from "Fuso" that in English means "spindle". It sounds so sweet to my ear.. This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amassed his magnificent collection over a lifetime spent in global travel. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. RBFineArts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction.