8 Antique Watermelon Chevron Venetian Glass African Trade Beads, Early 1900s

Description

View 8 Antique Watermelon Chevron Venetian Glass African Trade Beads, Early 1900s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Lovely group! One lot with 8 loose beads only. A lot with 8 antique Venetian glass "Watermelon" Chevron  African trade beads, typical green/red/white layers; West African trade, early 1900s; two different shapes, 4 of each. Lovely group!   One lot with 8 loose beads only.  Measurements:   Bigger ones measure 7-8 mm in diameter and are 15-16mm long; smaller 7-9 mm long and pressed flat to abut 4mm thick. About these beads: Helping a friend and former jewelry maker sell off her extensive collection of (mostly African) trade beads; not a dealer, so once it's gone, it's gone... descriptions based on old records and own research; I was also a collector of West African art and artifacts for almost 20 years. Serious offers considered, if you don't like the price . Thank you for looking at my eBay listings with sea glass and other treasures! Please take a moment to look at my other items ; discounted shipping is offered when you buy and pay for multiple lots at the same time, and I usually have MANY lots listed (click the "Shipping & payments" tab for full details). 00! Note the relatively low shipping costs-- most lots ship via USPS first class mail to save expenses. $12.00 to ship and "handle" a single small item by Priority Mail strikes me as a bit extravagant. Priority Mail is typically used for bulkier and heavier items, or for multiple-item purchases with 8 or more items. Yes, overseas shipping has become quite expenses, but blame the USPS, not me!  Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Beads › 1800-1950.

Country of Origin

Italy

Origin

Venetian

Type

Single Beads

Color

Green/White/red

Style

Chevron

Material

Glass

Handmade

Yes