13 Antique Venetian Green Lampwork African Trade Beads Eye King Fancy Mixed For Sale

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

13 Antique Venetian Green Lampwork African Trade Beads Eye King Fancy Mixed:
$64.50

Mixed lot of 13 antique Venetian glass African trade beads, likely dating primarily to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Wonderful assortment of old green Venetian wound/lampwork beads in a variety of shapes, sizes and decorative styles. The group includes eye-pattern beads, striped and trail-decorated beads, fancy lampwork designs, King-type beads and simpler green wound glass examples.

Colors include several shades of green with red, yellow, black, white, blue and orange decoration.

Quantity: 13 beads

Origin: Venice, Italy

Type: Mixed Venetian lampwork African trade beads

Material: Glass

Colors: Primarily green with multicolor decoration

Period: Likely late 19th to early 20th century

Shapes: Mixed round, barrel, cylindrical, biconical and irregular forms

Size: Approximately 1/2”–1” depending on bead; please see ruler photographs for scale.

These are old, circulated beads and show substantial age-related wear. Condition varies from bead to bead and includes surface weathering, pitting, scratches, worn decoration, small chips and wear around the perforations. Several have particularly strong surface patina. Please examine all photographs carefully for individual condition.

The exact 13 beads pictured are included.