This lot features antique Venetian glass trade beads in the classic Hudson Bay red and green-heart style. The beads have a rich red exterior with dark contrasting areas and visible wear consistent with age and use. The strands contain a variety of cylindrical and rounded shapes, with large perforations that make them suitable for traditional beadwork and jewelry projects.

Red-on-green-heart beads are associated with historic European glass bead production and the trade networks that brought glass beads to North America. These beads are appealing to collectors of antique Venetian glass, Hudson Bay trade beads, and historical trade materials.

Lot Details:

• Quantity: 215 beads across two strands

• Strand lengths: Approximately 26" and 28"

• Bead diameter: Approximately 6–14 mm

• Style: Hudson Bay red green-heart trade beads

• Material: Glass

• Hole size: Large perforations

• Colors: Red with dark green/black contrasting areas

The photographs show the actual strands included in this lot. The beads display varied surface wear, color variation, and some irregularities. Please examine the photos to assess their condition.