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Venetian Lampwork Bicone Trade Bead Necklaces (3)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Venetian Lampwork Bicone Trade Bead Necklaces (3)
Offered in this lot are Venetian Lampwork Bicone Trade Bead (King Beads) Necklaces (3), circa Early to Mid Century. The necklaces a wonderfully and professionally crafted multi-bead construction with the black and blue necklaces displaying white stripes while the third necklace of red has green stripes. All three necklaces are on sisal strands. Venetian lampwork bicone trade beads, often called "King Beads," are collectible glass beads handcrafted in Venice, Italy, primarily between the late 1800s and early 1900s. Native American nations rapidly integrated glass beads into their traditional arts and social structures. The necklaces are in good overall condition, each measures 11.75"L, combined weight is 218.3 grams.