Description: Six (6) Sets of 28 Antique Opalescent "Baby Moon" BeadsAfrican Trade Glass Beads Estate Sale find here in Albuquerque ~ these are rare opalescent beads traded in Africa. Their exact age is unknown but they are frequently dated in the range from1600 to the late 1800s. They are often referred to as "Baby Moon" beads. Where these beads were made is also not certain, but they are frequently attributed to Dutch or Bohemian bead makers, as they were traded to Africa by merchants from Holland and Bohemia alike. They could also be from Germany or Venice. Their rare milk opalescence comes from the addition of ash to the glass-making process. This listing is for 6 sets of 28 beads. Please specify your first, second and third letter choices if you only want specific sets and I will try to accommodate.(I will update this description as sets sell.) Available: Sets A / B / C / D / E / FThe beads are about 10mm across, between 5 and 8 mm in height, with a hole sizes varying from 4 to 5mmPLEASE review the photos as they are part of the description. Last photo shows all the beads, sets were randomly created.I have photographed on black and white backgrounds so you can see the details.The beads are old, and some show age-appropriate patina. Several beads are chipped, and other beads may show age-appropriate ticks and imperfections. I will do combined shipping.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-12-05T23:53:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Venetian
Type: Single Beads
Color: Milky
Style: annular
Material: Glass
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Handmade: Yes
