ANTIQUE VENETIAN MILLEFIORI GLASS TRADE BEAD 27" NECKLACE (20) BEADS

Description

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Antiques & Moore!
This listing is for a beautiful 19th Century antique Venetian Millefiori glass trade bead necklace with (20) rectangular beads.
This handcrafted necklace was purchased from a very nice Estate and
is in very good condition. Some of the beads have end chips, surface pitting and minor chipping which is typical of this type bead.
Slight pitting and cavities are commonly found on these early beads and is considered part of the patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Beads vary in size and pattern detail. Strung and tied most likely in Africa with straw fiber.
Measures approximately 27" long with beads being approximately 1/2" in diameter and 1 1/2" long.
Necklace features multi colored cylinder shaped glass beads consisting primarily of cobalt or green with mustard yellow, rust with white. These trade beads were made in Venice and traded in Africa as early as the 13th and 14th centuries.
Please check out our other listings and our eBay Store for more great jewelry items from my personal collection and Estate purchases.  We are always happy to combine packing to save on shipping charges.
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Antiques & Moore
have been in the Antiques business for over 30 years and try to describe our items as accurately as possible.  Although all sales are considered final, if there is an error in our description or a problem with our item, we will issue a full refund of the purchase price if contacted within 3 days after receipt of item, however, please note that we can not refund shipping charges.  We are happy to answer any questions and always appreciate your business!