Description: This antique strand of blue vaseline glass beads is a stunning piece of bead craft. The beads are handcrafted European glasswork from the early 1900s and the color is rare. It's over 24 inches long on the original cotton twine as they were when I acquired them about 30 years ago and there are 60 beads that run in the range of 7.5 mm by 10 mm. Wear it as is. I never had the courage to break the strand. They're perfect for collectors or anyone who loves unique and beautiful beads. Be sure to look at the perforation ends with a loupe. They were flash7 when new. Be sure to look at my other items because I combine as many items as I can safely pack in one box. It saves a bundle on postage, especially on beads and other small items. I charge no fees other than what the USPS charges for postage, regardless how many separate listings are purchased by you. If the total weight makes the USPS charge more, then I do pass that along to you. I typically choose to uses USPS Ground Advantage but if I think the small things are worth it, I’ll charge Priority; you can always ask that I adjust the invoice. Please realize that the USPS doesn’t recognize “fragile”; 3 different clerks have told me “we don’t have a fragile class of mail.” Sorry, no returns. Here's a note about my bead collection - it includes examples from vintage to ancient, dating from the 1950s back to 22,000 BCE. Documentation is reference to established research through published literature, journals, books, photographs, and scientists. Holding antique beads make me think of the hands of generations, their meaning as talismans, religious protection, their use as money, their origins, and the people who held them before me. If you want to see if I have others not yet listed, send a message through eBay and I'll list them and let you know when I list them. I'm not permitted to do "side deals."
Price: 189.95 USD
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-18T23:39:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Czech
Type: Strand
Color: Blue
Style: Faceted Cornerless
Material: Glass
Country/Region of Manufacture: Czechia
Handmade: Yes
