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Strands & Bunches of Tiny Antique Glass Seed Beads * English * Circa 1850-80
Strands & Bunches of Tiny Antique Glass Seed Beads * English * Circa 1850-80

Strands & Bunches of Tiny Antique Glass Seed Beads * English * Circa 1850-80

$ 13.59

Availability: 72 in stock
  • Condition: Excellent condition. Please be sure to scroll down to see the description and larger photos. Click *Show More* if you are on a phone.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

    Description

    Strands & Bunches of Tiny Antique Glass Seed Beads
    English * Circa 1850-80
    I collect antique seed beads and like to use them in my needlework. Over the years though, I've collected more than I will ever be able to use. The Victorian needleworker bought her beads in bunches, strung on fine threads. This lot includes a variety of colors, some opaque and some reflective and faceted. Each color has 8-10 four inch strands or about 1000 beads. Because I was curious, I counted the number of beads to the inch and they are as follows:
    32 to the inch - gold beads;  30 to the inch - dk green & med green beads;  28 to the inch - blue, orange & pink beads; 24 to the inch - white & turquoise beads. I know this doesn't matter necessarily, but it might if you want to stitch with them.
    These all came from English workboxes, but could well be French or Italian in origin. I don't think the English were known for glass bead making in that era. The condition of all is excellent.
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