Old Tiny Yellow‑Striped Venetian Seed Beads Strand 4 mm

Old Tiny Yellow‑Striped Venetian Seed Beads Strand – 4 mm Drawn Conteria Beads

This listing features an identical strand to the one shown in the photos authentic old Venetian seed glass trade beads, meticulously drawn and uniformly tiny.

• Bead Size: approximately 4 mm diameter
• Strand Length: approximately 27 ½″ (69.5 cm) of beads
• Condition: excellent; no chips, cracks or wear, precisely matching photos

These antique Venetian drawn beads also known as Conteria beads or Old Venetian seed beads were crafted for African trade in the mid‑1900s. Each tiny bead was hand‑drawn by master glassmakers in Venice and skillfully striped in yellow to produce a uniform, collectible strand.

History, Value & Venetian Craft

Venetian drawn seed beads have a storied history as prized trade goods throughout Africa during the colonial and mid‑20th century era. These conteria beads were produced in Venice using centuries‑old techniques: molten glass was drawn into long, thin tubes, then cut into uniform tiny beads and often surface‑striped with vibrant colors like yellow. Their rarity, particularly in matching strands of uniform tiny size, gives them historical appeal and collector value today.

These beads are valued not only for their distinctive mid‑1900s trade provenance, but also for the exceptional craftsmanship of Venetian glasswork truly collectible for beaders, historians, and jewelry artists alike.

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