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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Old African trade beads antique Venetian millefiori mosaic glass SB-37762
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Old African trade beads antique Millefiori Venetian glass beads Murano mosaic SB-37786
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Old African trade bead antique millefiori Venetian glass large Murano mosaic SB-37788
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African trade antique bead millefiori Venetian old mosaic glass multimurrine SB-37792
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Antique millefiori Venetian glass bead old African trade banded mosaic large SB-37800
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African trade bead antique millefiori Venetian glass old large Murano mosaic SB-37939
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Antique African trade beads old millefiori Venetian glass banded Murano mosaic SB-37973
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African trade beads antique millefiori Venetian old banded mosaic glass rare SB-37990
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African trade bead antique millefiori Venetian glass old Murano mosaic large SB-38057
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Antique African trade beads old millefiori Venetian glass Murano mosaic rare SB-38059
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Old African trade beads antique Millefiori Venetian glass banded Murano mosaic SB-38061
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Antique millefiori bead Venetian glass old African trade large Murano mosaic SB-38104
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Antique millefiori Venetian glass bead African trade old Murano mosaic rare SB-38124
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African trade bead antique millefiori Venetian glass large old Murano mosaic SB-38200
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Antique glass bead Venetian millefiori old African trade Murano mosaic large SB-38219
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Antique millefiori bead African trade old Venetian mosaic glass multimurrine red SB-38224
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Antique Venetian Millefiori beads African trade old Murano mosaic glass Ghana SB-38276
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Rare African trade bead antique Millefiori Venetian glass old Murano mosaic SB-38294
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Old African trade beads antique millefiori Venetian glass banded Murano mosaic SB-38307
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Antique beads millefiori Venetian mosaic glass old African trade rectangular SB-37929
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Antique millefiori Venetian bead African trade old Murano mosaic glass large SB-38457
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Old African trade antique Millefiori Venetian glass beads rare Murano mosaic SB-38459
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Antique African trade bead old banded millefiori Venetian glass bead mosaic rare SB-38462
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African trade antique bead Millefiori old Venetian glass Murano mosaic SB-38317
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Antique millefiori Venetian glass bead old African trade Murano mosaic large SB-38353
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Antique African trade bead Venetian Millefiori mosaic glass bead Ghana trade SB-37580
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Old African trade beads antique millefiori Venetian glass banded Murano mosaic SB-38842
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African trade bead antique Millefiori Venetian glass orange Murano mosaic rare SB-38803
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Old African trade bead antique millefiori Venetian glass large Murano mosaic SB-38836
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Antique African trade beads Millefiori Venetian mosaic glass large pair rare SB-39251
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