PRETTY 19thC VENETIAN MILLEFIORE HANDCRAFTED GLASS TRADE BEADSSee original listing |
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Aug 01, 2013
12:10:01 PDT
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Shipping:
GBP 6.60
(approx. US $10.01)
Royal Mail Airmail (Small Packets)
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Item location:
Midlands, United Kingdom
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| Seller Notes: | “see description below” |
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| Product: | Trade beads | Region of Origin: | Africa |
| Primary Material: | Glass | Original/ Repro: | Original |
| Age: | 1800-1849 |
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This pretty strand is made up of 8 handcrafted Venetian millefiore glass trade beads from the 19th century.
Venice-made millefiore beads were traded in Africa from the late 1800s.
Each of the colourful glass beads is unique in that its hand-made, making each a work of art. No beads are exactly alike.
Millefiore literally means "thousand flowers". They are cherished for their history, age and beauty. Known to many as African trade beads, they are also captivating for their individualism.
In good condition. Minor imperfections only.
Dimensions: approx. green 35 mm (1), pale blue 31 mm (1), green/brown 28 mm (1), and blue/orange 11, 18, 19, 23, 29 mm (5).
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