Rare Old Dutch Delft Fancy Venetian Glass Trade Beads, 14-15mm

Beautiful OLD rare Dutch Delft Fancy Venetian wound glass trade beads, crafted in Venice, Italy, and used in the African trade during the late 1800s. These exquisite beads feature an intricate trail decoration, making them highly collectible and sought after by bead enthusiasts and historians alike.

• Bead size: 14-15 mm x 8 mm

• Condition: Excellent condition, with minor decoration loss and very light chipping at the ends. Please refer to the photos for details.

These antique wound glass beads are a beautiful representation of the artistry of Venetian lampwork, where skilled craftsmen carefully wound molten glass around a metal rod, adding trail decorations to create intricate designs. Venetian glass beads played a significant role in African trade, especially in regions such as Ghana. They were valued as currency and cultural symbols, exchanged for goods and services, and hold historical importance in African markets and ceremonies.

Explore more from TribalGH’s collection:

• Current Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads Collection
• Current Old Trade Beads Collection
• Archived Venetian Lampwork Beads