Antique Venetian Trade Bead Bracelet – Millefiori, Face, Barrel & Tubular Beads, African Trade Glass Jewelry
A rare antique Venetian millefiori trade bead bracelet featuring large round, barrel, tubular, saucer, and face beads in vibrant colors.
This striking bracelet showcases a collection of authentic antique Venetian millefiori trade beads, originally crafted in Murano, Italy, and widely traded across Africa during the late 19th to early 20th century.
✨ Bead Details:
• One large round bead: 20 × 19 mm
• One face bead: 20 × 16 mm
• One barrel bead: 23 × 16 mm
• One tubular bead: 41 × 8 mm
• One mid-size round bead: 14.8 × 14.6 mm
• One saucer bead: 14.2 × 8 mm
• Accented with smaller glass and brass spacer beads
📏 Size: Bracelet measures approx. 6.25” long — best suited for a 6” wrist.
⚖️ Condition: Excellent antique condition with only light surface wear and tiny flea bites at stringing holes, consistent with age. No cracks or significant chips.
Collectors will note that if parted out, these beads individually would retail for up to $235 — but here they are offered together as a rare, wearable statement bracelet.