Antique Venetian Glass Trade Bead Necklace – Early 20th Century.

Beautiful old necklace featuring 42 antique Venetian glass trade beads dating to the early 20th century.

The short, rounded bicone-shaped beads have a deep black ground decorated with yellow wavy lines, some accented with contrasting white dots. Each bead displays individual variations in its decorative patterns, characteristic of traditional Venetian glass bead production.

The large central blue glass bead is possibly of Ghanaian origin, resembling traditional Krobo recycled glass beads.

The necklace is finished with a sterling silver S-hook clasp. It was acquired in its present assembled form, and the exact date of the assembly is unknown.

Length: 46 cm (18 inches)
Weight: 109 g
Number of Venetian beads: 42
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and patina, consistent with the age of the beads. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and show the condition of the beads in detail.

A distinctive example of Venetian glass trade beads assembled into a wearable necklace, appealing to collectors of antique African trade beads and historic Venetian glasswork.

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