Great Oval Antique Venetian Chevron Trade Bead African BB10 Bg 52

Description

View Great Oval Antique Venetian Chevron Trade Bead African BB10 Bg 52 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Venetian Chevron Trade Bead. Several countries make chevron beads but beads such as India Chevrons typically do not have the sharp points in the star layers. T&T / the Howard Family Collection, we believe has one of the Largest Collections of Chevron Beads that exists. Venetian Chevron Trade Bead Size 20mm diameter x 33mm Wide From a Beautiful Large Estate Collection of Beads. The Chevron Bead originated in Italy. The first examples were 7 layer beads and later approximately in the 1700's were manufactured in the much more common 6 layer beads. Some were 4 layer. They are blown glass and shaped by grinding into the wonderful shapes we see today. Several countries make chevron beads but beads such as India Chevrons typically do not have the sharp points in the star layers. T&T / the Howard Family Collection, we believe has one of the Largest Collections of Chevron Beads that exists. Collected over 45 years from many countries. Beads with more than small flaws will have these listed.  Our prices are excellent and should be compared for other Top Quality Collector Beads. Many of our Minor Flaw beads compare to others "Normal Wear" beads.   Always make sure the size is listed as pictures can make things appear much larger than they are.   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Beads › 1800-1950.

Origin

African

Type

Single Beads

Color

Multi-Color

Style

Chevron

Material

Glass

Country of Origin

Italy

Handmade

Yes