(100) Old Antique Venetian/Murano Millefiori Glass African Trade Beads – Mixed. There is some wear, pitting and a few small chips in some of the beads. However, they all have a smooth patina, are in overall good condition considering their age & travels, and will make a great addition to any African art or bead collection. The photos show the actual beads you will receive. No additional accessories or the U. This mixed lot of 100 Venetian Millefiori African Trade Beads is from the late 19th – early 20th century. The beads are brightly multi-colored solid glass in various mosaic patterns – stripes geometric, eyes, watermelons, etc. With mostly black centers. The beads range in length from approximately 10mm to 30mm. They are approximately 10-13mm in diameter, although because of the handmade process the diameter of each one varies slightly. Dutch traders were the first Europeans to bring Venetian millefiori beads to West Africa in the late 1400’s. The beads were held in high regard by several tribes and were often used as a form of currency. Millefiori beads of this era are still sought after by collectors worldwide. For questions regarding this item, please reference the SKU to help us better serve you. DougDeals Terms and Conditions. DougDeals Terms of Use. This item is guaranteed to be as described. See full terms here. DougDeals reserves the right to refuse service to anyone that does not comply with the terms listed and linked here. The sole and exclusive venue for any lawsuit arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be the Travis County Civil Courts of Travis County, Texas. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Beads\1800-1950″. The seller is “athomemarket” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.