Dutch Antique Turquoise Glass Beads, Graduated 25-inch Strand
SKU: AFT-227
Sale price
$600.00
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Description
- Gorgeous collection of near perfect antique giant "padre" style beads
- They range in size from 13-20mm diameter with large holes on 25-inch strand
- These are probably Dutch from the late 1700s or early 1800s, or possibly Chinese from the same period. Sadly I can't remember where I found them. They could have been African, or possibly I found them northern Thailand or even India, where they seem to be in great demand as people are trying to buy back beads their ancestors loved.
- They might even be a mix as they were restrung by on linen cord - one of the only materials available for bead stringing in the 1970s
- The more I look at them the more I'm conflicted about selling them so if you want them get them while you can.
- Only one available. For the smaller size see Padre beads AFT-224