Antique Venetian Lampworked Wedding Cake African Trade Beads in Red With Aventurine M00005_B

A  30" strand of 30 antique Venetian African trade lampworked "Wedding Cake" beads dating to the early 1900s.  This design style with floral or ornamental glass overlays is also referred to as the Fiorato.  This strand is of red beads with aventurine, yellow, and white decoration.  The tube beads are 18-19mm long and 8-10mm wide.  Most of the beads are in good antique condition, but 3 bead have substantial chips. They have traveled far and wide, and some wear (such as nicks, scratches, and chips) is expected. Please examine the photos for details. Weights and sizes are approximate. IMPORTANT NOTE. In the world of beads, and especially ancient and antique beads, errors in identification are common. We do our best to research and classify our beads accurately, however, mistakes are certainly possible. If you are a bead expert and notice any errors in the description, we invite you to please contact us and let us know. We are always grateful for any new information. We also accept returns