Collection: Archives - Millefiori Mosaic Trade Beads
Step into the rich history of antique Millefiori trade beads - exquisite treasures that have journeyed through time from the 1600s to the 1920s, all hailing from the captivating city of Venice, Italy. While we have had the privilege of both selling and collecting these remarkable antique beads for the past 25 years, we are now embarking on a new venture - curating and sharing these extraordinary pieces through my website's archive photograph page.
Each antique bead tells unique stories, mosaics of colors and patterns that have adorned cultures and traversed continents. The legacies of these beads are deeply intertwined with the tapestries of history, particularly as sought-after African trade beads. These beads, also known as "thousand flowers" (Millefiori in Italian), are masterfully handcrafted using centuries-old techniques. Molten glass is shaped into intricate designs, often resembling vibrant flowers, and then sliced into delicate cross-sections. The results are awe-inspiring arrays of kaleidoscopic beads that have captivated collectors and enthusiasts for generations.
As we begin this monumental task of archiving these antique treasures online, we invite you to join us on this remarkable journey. While it will take several months to upload the extensive collections that we have had the privilege of selling or cherishing in our private collections, we are thrilled to offer glimpses into this enthralling world.
For those intrigued by the allure of Millefiori beads and mosaic-like patterns, our archive photographs will provide visual feasts. Should you find photographs that resonate with your creative endeavors, we encourage you to reach out to us. With due credit to our website, these archive photographs can potentially enrich your projects. However, kindly note that prior approval is necessary before using these images. Your respect for this process ensures that the legacies of these exceptional beads continue to shine brightly.
Thank you for embarking on these virtual voyages through time and artistry. Feel free to explore the archives, and should you wish to immortalize pieces of history in your work, simply contact us for approval. Also, if you are interested in exploring our current collections, you can visit our Millefiori mosaic glass beads. Together, we celebrate the enduring allure of antique Venetian Millefiori trade beads, connecting the past with the present in tapestries of creativity and appreciation.
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African trade bead old Elbow millefiori Venetian mosaic glass bead Ghana large SB-30733
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African trade bead old Elbow millefiori Venetian mosaic glass bead Ghana large SB-36768
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African trade bead old Elbow millefiori Venetian mosaic glass bead Ghana large SB-36207
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African trade bead old Elbow Millefiori Venetian glass trade bead banded mosaic SB-36857
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African trade bead old Elbow Millefiori Venetian glass bead blue Murano mosaic SB-36573
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African trade bead elbow old Millefiori Venetian mosaic glass bead Murano mosaic SB-36479
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African trade bead banded old elbow Millefiori Venetian glass bead Murano mosaic SB-35626
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African trade bead antique elbow Millefiori Venetian glass Murano mosaic Ghana SB-37681
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African trade bead antique Venetian elbow Millefiori glass old Murano mosaic SB-38456
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African trade bead antique elbow Millefiori Venetian glass bead old mosaic Ghana SB-38030
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Old Venetian trade beads millefiori mosaic glass African trade Ghana rare SB-28838
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African trade bead rare Millefiori old Venetian mosaic glass bead Ghana large SB-33514
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African trade bead Millefiori old Venetian glass trade bead Ghana rare mosaic SB-33519
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Old African trade bead Millefiori Venetian mosaic glass bead rare large Ghana SB-33526
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African trade bead old millefiori Venetian mosaic glass large size rare Ghana SB-33548
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Rare African trade bead old banded millefiori Venetian mosaic glass large Ghana SB-33561
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Old African trade beads millefiori Venetian mosaic glass matching pair rare SB-33596
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African trade bead old millefiori Venetian mosaic glass multimurrine bead rare SB-33652
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Rare African trade bead old millefiori Venetian mosaic glass large size Ghana SB-33658
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Rare African trade beads old Millefiori Venetian mosaic glass beads Ghana SB-33680
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Rare African trade beads red Millefiori old Venetian mosaic glass beads Ghana SB-33714
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African glass trade beads Venetian old millefiori mosaic glass Ghana rare SB-33740
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African trade beads banded old millefiori Venetian mosaic glass beads Ghana SB-33747
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Rare old African trade beads millefiori Venetian mosaic glass beads large pair SB-33761
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Rare African trade beads old millefiori Venetian mosaic glass beads large pair SB-33796
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Old Venetian trade beads millefiori mosaic glass African trade rare pair Ghana SB-33900
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Old African trade bead large millefiori Venetian mosaic glass bead multimurrine SB-33999
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African trade beads old millefiori Venetian mosaic glass beads pair large rare SB-34057
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Old African trade bead Venetian millefiori glass bead large rare mosaic glass SB-34062
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African trade beads mosaic old millefiori Venetian glass beads Ghana large SB-34070
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Very Rare African trade bead old STAR Millefiori Venetian mosaic glass bead SB-34134
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African trade beads old Venetian millefiori glass beads large mosaic glass Ghana SB-29574
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Old millefiori Venetian mosaic glass beads African trade Ghana matching pair SB-29023
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African glass trade beads old Venetian millefiori mosaic glass beads Ghana rare SB-34244
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Old African trade bead banded Millefiori Venetian mosaic glass bead Ghana rare SB-34273
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Rare Old Banded Millefiori Venetian Mosaic Glass Beads African Trade SB-30053
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