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Unique 2 mm Translucent Old Venetian Seed Beads Strand – Excellent Condition
Unique 2 mm Translucent Old Venetian Seed Beads Strand – Excellent Condition
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Translucent 2 mm Old Venetian Seed Beads Strand – 70.5 cm
Discover a beautiful, matching strand of tiny translucent Venetian glass trade beads old Venetian drawn “Conteria” seed beads, circa early‑mid 1900s African trade.
- Size: approximately 2 mm diameter beads
- Length: approximately 27 3/4″ (70.5 cm of beads)
- Condition: excellent overall some beads are lightly chipped, as shown in photos
This strand is guaranteed to be identical to the photographs provided.
History, Value & Venetian Craftsmanship
Old Venetian drawn beads, also known as Venetian seed beads, Conteria beads, or tiny drawn beads, have a storied history steeped in glassmaking tradition. Crafted in Venice using centuries‑old techniques, master artisans would draw molten glass into long fine tubes and then slice them into uniform seed beads. Particularly sought after in early‑to‑mid 20th century African trade, these beads now carry both historical and collectible value.
Because these are original old Venetian drawn beads (not modern machine‑made), they display unique character, slight variations in shape, and superb translucency. Collectors and jewelry makers prize them for both their authenticity and delicate beauty.
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