Antique Venetian Feather Glass Trade Bead Strand with Hebron Bead - African Trade Statement necklace and rope twist borders—classic motifs

and rope twist borders—classic motifs of late 19th century French vanity objects

textured metal beads and rhinestone-pavé accents

and oxidized recesses typical of traditional tribal silver jewelry

Condition: The ring shows age and wear consistent with traditional handmade jewelry

likely Pacific

Antique Venetian Feather Glass Trade Bead Strand with Hebron Bead - African Trade Statement necklace and rope twist borders—classic motifsA rare and visually striking strand of antique Venetian glass trade beads featuring large, polychrome feather (chevron style drawn molded pattern) round beads, paired with a substantial yellow Hebron trade bead centerpiece. A yellow streaks on all feather beads exhibit soft pink orange fluorescence under UV light characteristic of this specific color in older Venetian millefiori and fancy beads. Venetian Feather Glass BeadsSize: approx. 15. 824. 8 mm.