Rare Antique Fancy Venetian Wound Glass Trade Beads Pair 14x10mm

Presenting a beautiful and rare matching pair of "Fancy" Venetian wound glass trade beads, intricately designed with delicate trail decoration. These antique beads date back to the late 1800s to early 1900s and were crafted in Venice, Italy, for the African trade. Their exceptional craftsmanship and historical significance make them highly sought-after pieces for collectors.

• Size of beads: 14 mm X 10 mm
• Condition: Excellent

These beads, also known as lampwork beads or wound glass beads, were meticulously hand-crafted by Venetian artisans using a winding technique. Molten glass was carefully wound around a metal rod, creating intricate designs, such as the striking trail decoration seen here. Venetian beads like these were highly prized in the African trade, especially in regions such as Ghana, where they were exchanged for goods and held cultural and economic significance. Their vibrant designs and colors became symbols of wealth, status, and artistry in African communities.

For more stunning Venetian lampwork trade beads, please visit our collections:

• Venetian Lampwork Trade Beads Collection
• Trade Beads Collection
• Venetian Lampwork Beads Archives