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Venetian Millefiori & French Cross Trade Beads

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Venetian Millefiori & French Cross Trade Beads
For your consideration is this pair of Venetian African trade beads, circa 19th century. The first is a necklace of Millefiori beads showing two tone coloration with round construction and blue and white colors. On this necklace are one Millefiori bead of white, blue, red, and yellow and three twisted striped beads of grey, yellow, blue, and red. The second is a necklace of French Cross trade beads. These beads are black with white and red crosses. On this necklace are two clear blue beads and one purple clear bead. The strands show spiral cloth construction. The condition of these trade beads is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of both of the necklaces are 33" long.