Antique Venetian Lampork, Classic Red, White & Blue Feather Beads w/ Dominant Blue, Set of 3
SKU: JSD-1020
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$29.00
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Only 2 in stock
Description
- These beads are priced and sold by the set of 3
- Antique Venetian lampwork feathered beads with the traditional ruby red translucent core covered with fine blue and white line with had been drawn into a feather pattern while the glass was still soft
- For some reason the blue really dominates in these beads, even more so than in the image.
- All beads are larger quite large for this style and in excellent condition
- Made in Venice, Italy late 1800s or early 1900s for the African trade
- Not to be confused with SE Asian imitations of the style (See ASG-249)
- From the collection of Joyce Diamanti, bead researcher, writer and educator