17 ANTIQUE VENETIAN MILLIFIORI GLASS TRADE BEADS 20" STRAND 197g LARGE MURANO

Description

View 17 ANTIQUE VENETIAN MILLIFIORI GLASS TRADE BEADS 20" STRAND 197g LARGE MURANO with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Stringing: Hand-strung on its original, traditional raffia fiber. Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible strand of authentic Antique Venetian Millefiori glass trade beads. This heavy, chunky strand features 17 large mosaic glass tube beads with incredible historical patterns. Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible strand of authentic Antique Venetian Millefiori glass trade beads.  This heavy, chunky strand features 17 large mosaic glass tube beads with incredible historical patterns.   A perfect addition for advanced collectors, historians, or premium jewelry designers.  ### 📐 Quick Specs * **Bead Count:** 17 individual cane-cut glass beads.  * **Total Length:** 20 inches (approx. 51 cm).  * **Total Weight:** 197 grams—substantial and heavy.  * **Stringing:** Hand-strung on its original, traditional raffia fiber. * **Colors:** Vibrant mosaic layers of green, yellow, cobalt blue, and brick red. ###  🔍 Condition & Authenticity * **Origin:** Venetian/Murano production, traded through West Africa in the late 19th to early 20th century.  * **Authenticity:** 100% genuine antique glass.  * **State:** Excellent historical condition.  The glass remains incredibly bright and glossy.  * **Wear:** Expect minor end flakes, slight pitting, and gentle surface wear consistent with genuine age, travel, and historical circulation.  Please see all close-up photos.  ### 📦 Shipping & Care * Ships carefully wrapped and fully secured to protect the glass.  * Includes tracking for peace of mind. * Please ask any questions before purchasing PLEASE SEE THE OTHER SETS OF BEADS I HAVE AVAILABLE. THANK YOU!     EXPEDITED SHIPPING AND HANDLING THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA WITH TRACKING. WOULD BE PLEASED TO SHIP WORLD-WIDE. INSURANCE INCLUDED. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. CANADIAN CUSTOMERS MUST PAY APPROPRIATE TAXES. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Beads › 1800-1950.

Origin

Venetian

Type

Strand

Color

Multi-Color

Style

Tube

Material

Glass

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Italy