Old Tiny 2 mm Venetian Drawn Seed Glass Trade Beads Strand – Excellent Condition

Old Venetian Drawn Seed Beads – 2 mm Strand

Discover this beautiful strand of Old Venetian Drawn Seed Beads: a matching strand of tiny, 2 mm-diameter Venetian glass trade beads, elegantly strung to a length of approximately 27¼″ (69 cm) of beads.

• Diameter: 2 mm per bead
• Strand length (beads only): approx. 27¼″ (69 cm)
• Condition: Excellent – all beads intact, vibrant color, uniform shape, no visible damage

These Old Venetian seed glass trade beads date from the early‑mid 1900s when they were used extensively in African trade. Your strand will be identical to the one shown in the photograph, each bead exquisitely small, uniform and drawn.

History & Value:
These beads are known as Conteria beads or Old Venetian Drawn Beads. Made in Venice, each bead was formed by drawing molten glass into ultra‑fine tubes, then cutting into uniform tiny cylinders. This traditional technique, perfected centuries ago in Murano workshops, produced some of the smallest and most sought‑after seed beads in trade history. Today, these rare 2 mm beads carry great collector value due to their age, condition, and remarkable precision.

Own a piece of bead‑making history: authentic Old Venetian Conteria beads, made in Venice and traded across continents. Perfect for collectors, jewelry artisans, and history lovers alike.

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