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Authentic Pre-WWII Antique Catalin Faturan Komboloi – 36g Greek Worry Beads🧪 AUTHENTICITY & SCENT TEST (HOT WATER TESTED):
• Result: 100% Genuine Antique Phenolic / Catalin Faturan Composition.
• Scent Profile: When exposed to warmth or hot water, the beads release a beautiful, distinct, and sweet vanilla aroma.
• Rarity: This specific vanilla scent profile is a legendary hallmark of premium old-formula mastic/faturan composition, heavily prized by international collectors as an absolute guarantee of historical authenticity.
• Material Behavior: The material displays a smooth aged patina, deep internal cloudiness, and a stunning translucent egg-yolk yellow/honey glow under direct light.⚠️ EXPERT RESTORATION & CONDITION UPDATE:
• Restrung on Vintage Thread: To respect the historical character of this piece, the beads have been professionally re-strung using an authentic, durable old-stock vintage thread, ensuring it is perfectly ready for use.
• The Imam (Master Bead / "Papas") Modification: Due to the fragile, glass-like nature of genuine antique resin, a 1 cm section near the top of the Imam bead experienced a clean break in the past. Because old faturan cannot be cleanly glued back for structural use, the broken top piece has been permanently removed. The remaining main body of the Imam has been meticulously reshaped, smoothed out, and safely integrated back into the fully functional assembly.📜 HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: HAND-TURNED ARTISAN PROOF:
This piece showcases the genuine, hand-crafted nature of early 20th-century craftsmanship. Minor traditional tool marks left by the old master's lathe tools during the drilling process confirm this is NOT a modern mass-produced factory item.✨ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
• Total Weight: Exactly 36 grams (as shown on scale)
• Total Length: 25 CM (measured from top to bottom)
• Color: Rich, warm Egg-Yolk Yellow and Translucent Honey
• Bead Count & Shape: 28 matching oval/drum-shaped beads + 1 reshaped elongated Imam + 2 original matching stoppers
• Cord Material: High-quality authentic vintage thread
• Condition: Beautifully restored antique condition. Fully functional, structurally solid, and ready for daily use or premium display.✈️ SHIPPING & HANDLING:
• Shipped directly from Cyprus via Cyprus Post (Registered & Tracked International Priority Shipping).
• Packaged securely with professional bubble wrapping. Full tracking number provided immediately upon dispatch.
