Antique Venetian Red Gooseberry Glass Beads CRBM_10584

These antique European glass gooseberry beads were manufactured in Venice for the African trade at the end of 1800s to early 1900s around the turn of the 20th century. Earlier versions of these beads were also traded in the Americas. The original gooseberry beads were made from canes of nearly clear colorless glass sometimes of yellowish and pinkish hues, usually with 8-12 colored stripes along the canes. This listing is for one strand. Several strands are shown in some photos. Number of beads: approximately 90 beads eachLength of strand including raffia: 31.5 inchesHole to hole: 5.5mm - 10mmDiameter: 8mm - 9mmHole size: 2mmWeight: 65g each Weights and sizes are approximate. IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for detail. COLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with the naked eye depending on your monitor settings. WE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the best available shipping cost. This product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children under age 12. This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.

Antique Venetian Red Gooseberry Glass Beads CRBM_10584

These antique European glass gooseberry beads were manufactured in Venice for the African trade at the end of 1800s to early 1900s around the turn of the 20th century. Earlier versions of these beads were also traded in the Americas. 

 

This listing is for one strand.  Several strands are shown in some photos.

Number of beads: approximately 90 beads each

Length of strand including raffia: 31.5 inches

Hole to hole: 5.5mm - 10mm

Diameter: 8mm - 9mm

Hole size: 2mm

Weight: 65g each

Weights and sizes are approximate.

IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns no questions asked. See our Return Policy for detail.

COLORS: Our photos are taken in different lighting in an attempt to show how beads look in different lighting conditions. We make every effort to show colors as accurately as possible. The white background photos are taken in daylight conditions. The black background photos are taken in the strong lab light and would be representative of what they would look like in the evening electric light. Some of the photos are backlit to emphasize their translucency. Note that monitor settings strongly affect the way the colors look. What you see on your monitor may differ from what you see with the naked eye depending on your monitor settings.

WE COMBINE SHIPPING and will refund any overage. Contact us when placing the order and we will work with you to ensure the best available shipping cost.

This product is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children under age 12. This product complies with EU safety standards under GPSR. Please follow provided instructions to ensure safe use. For compliance inquiries, contact our EU RP.
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