2356000

10 LBS OLD "CHRISTMAS" "LOVE" TRADE BEADS #2356000

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
10 LBS OLD  CHRISTMAS   LOVE  TRADE BEADS #2356000
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Please note that for Ebay Live Auction only bids at or above $120 will be successful and meet our reserve. Here is a rare find from a hoard of old (unused) Bohemian beads made in Czechoslovakia between 1920-50's for export to Africa. Just found that the beads we have are also referred to as "Christmas" in the U.S. or "Love" beads in West Africa. Same type of beads (Item #5028240515) described as "African Christmas Trade beads" (also pictured) sold on Ebay for $31.00. This lot had 6 strands in total length of 204 inches. Our 10 lbs lot if strung would measure 19948 inches, which is almost 100 times more and would equal to $3031 value, based on the winning bid. The really interesting thing about most of these beads is that unlike the modern Czech beads, these beads are shaped more like old Italian seed beads, being more "donut" shaped instead of "barrel" shaped. This means that the diameter is larger than the thickness, and some of the beads are much like little "ring" donuts. This shape makes old style "overlay" and "lane stich" (lazy stich) beadwork look much better. Replicas made using these old beads as the background just look more authentic! They are also slightly irregular like the old Italian beads. This is huge amount of beads - weight of this lot is 10 lbs. Size range is from #7 to smallest #20 in full scale of colors - transparent, opaque and striped beads. To show better detail, pictured is (washed) randomly picked and strung assortment, which is 58 inches long, contains ...
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<tr><td>Condition:As described</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1920-50's</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Czechoslovakia</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:10 LBS OLD "CHRISTMAS" "LOVE" TRADE BEADS</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Glass</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Racine, WI</td></tr>
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