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Six Rare Old Floral Disks – Antique Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads
Six Rare Old Floral Disks – Antique Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads
These six rare and beautiful old Venetian lampwork glass trade beads feature exquisite floral decorations. Crafted in the late 1800s to early 1900s, these fancy wound glass beads were used in African trade, making them a valuable piece of history.
- Bead Size: 8-9 mm (diameter) x 5-6 mm (height)
- Condition: Very good condition with minor decoration loss (see photos for details)
The Venetian lampwork technique, also known as "wound glass," involves melting glass over a flame to shape each bead individually. These beads were meticulously handmade in Venice, Italy, a city renowned for its mastery of glassmaking. Such beads played a crucial role in the African trade, especially in regions like Ghana, where they were exchanged for goods and highly prized by local communities. Today, they are cherished by collectors for their craftsmanship, beauty, and historical significance.
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