IPIL OR APPLE SEEDS ON eBAY 03.04.09

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When the seller was asked for more information about this "Vintage? Necklace Apple Seed Long Strand" she said, "I have nothing. That's why there's no info in the listing. LOL. I have a friend who's a Realtor. she is selling a house for the children of a woman who passed away. The kids gave the Realtor 14 tubs of jewelry. This was in it. Sorry I don't have more." ... A familiar story.

IPIL SEED MAT

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This mat was purchased in Launceston in an antique shop mid March 209 as an "apple seed mat". Interestingly, in the 1970s there was an importer in Launceston who imported these mats and necklaces. They came in a relatively wide variety of patterns. The importers also understand that there were other importers also selling them as "ipil seed" products into Tasmania.

The importer is still in business but given that company records only go back 10 years it is not possible for them to provide any further information regarding the source of their supplies.

The seeds in this mat have been scientifically identified as ipil-ipil seeds – actually Leucaena leucocephala. However it is understood that these mats and necklaces were regularly retailed as "apple seed" mats and necklaces and were regularly purchased as Tasmanian souvenirs in the 1970s. They are quite rare now but it seems that they were common in Tasmania in the 1970s.

eBAY FIND: 16.03.09: Apple or Ipil Seeds?

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eBAY SELLER: MrsTicklefeather United States

PRICE: $6.99 (USD) Arrived in Australia 16.03.09

The seeds in this piece seem to be of a similar kind to those being found in Tasmania and described as "apple seeds" but are clearly something else.

eBAY FIND: 16.03.09: Apple or Ipil Seeds?

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eBAY SELLER: MrsTicklefeather United States

PRICE: $6.99 (USD) Arrived in Australia 16.03.09

The seeds in this piece seem to be of a similar kind to those being found in Tasmania and described as "apple seeds" but are clearly something else.

eBAY FIND: 16.03.09

FOUND ON THE INTERNET: Apple or Ipil Seeds

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http://www.rubylane.com/shops/lyndasgoodies/item/LG-00156

FOUND ON eBAY: Apple Seed Neclace 3

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The eBay Seller's Response to our request for more information: "sorry for the delay in response. Took my granny shopping yesterday, came home & went to bed. This necklace was purchased at an estate sale so I don't know anything about it. I have another one that was my moms (she got it as a gift in college in the early 50's and thats all I know.) It got damp in Rita, but I put it in baking soda & rice and it dried nicely, but it needs a good brushing down. If you still want the item I will list it in my store. Thanks so much. Will check out your site. Beth - horsedog59"

FOUND ON eBAY: Apple Seed Neclace 2

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