African Glass Trade Beads

Set of 17 antique beads; wear slight to heavy (see photo). Venetian made and traded in Africa. Odd and fun beads to use in any project; assorted sizes from 10-13mm long x 13-14mm diameter with 2-4mm hole Sold as a set only. 

• Glass Trade Beads
• new
• Venetian

Vintage 1950’s Venetian-made Moretti glass bead; chocolate color with blue or yellow "eyes". Rare. In excellent condition! Beads average 11mm long x 13mm diameter with large 3mm hole for stringing. These beads come in two different styles, please indicate which you would like when ordering, or the bead(s) will be chosen at random before shipping. Photo shows the two varieties, SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a strand.  

• Glass Trade Beads
• new
• Venetian

Set of eleven funky and psychedelic millefiori beads of assorted sizes and patterns; Venetian-made from the late 1800s and traded in Africa. Sizes range from 13mm x 10mm to 30mm x 12mm with 2-3mm holes for stringing. Some wear and chipping due to their age.

• Glass Trade Beads
• Venetian

Set of five small odd eye beads; Venetian-made glass beads from the made 1800’s/early 1900’s and traded in Africa. Sizes range from 11-15mm long x 8-10mm diameter. SOLD AS A SET.

• Glass Trade Beads

Bohemia cobalt hand faceted glass cylinder bead from the early 1800’s. Pristine condition and very rare now, 7mm x 6mm. Sold Separately, not in group.

• Glass Trade Beads