A Short Strand of 22 Rare Double-Row Dots Antique Cornaline D'Aleppo White Heart Venetian African Trade Beads CRBM 10236

On offer is a short strand of 22 Antique Venetian trade white heart beads, dating to the 1800s. These beads are also known as "Cornaline D'Aleppo" and have the "camp" name of red double-row skunk.  The double-row white dot design is relatively rare compared to the more common type with random dot position on the red matrix.  Dome beads have orange/\yellow dots on them along with the white ones; the red color is that of older beads, ranging from brick red, to lighter, subdued pinkish red, with a few showing more rare lilac undertones. Some of the beads have more patina than others.  The beads are old and have changed many hands, having traveled three continents between the 19th and 21st centuries. There are many imperfections consistent with their age and history. The color is worn out on some beads, there are age-appropriate nicks and chips. Please examine the photos carefully to see the state of the beads. Most of the beads 11-12mm. The hole size is about 1.5mm. See the photos with th