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Album of 39 African Multicolor Bead Samples, of African origin and provenance from a private collection after the closure of the Società Veneziana per l'Industria delle Conterie, dating approx. 1920s–1950s, with a total weight of 129.55 g and in good used condition.

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Album of 39 African Multicolor Bead Samples - Beads

Presentation album with a varied selection of glass tones, kept in very good condition and with slight signs of aging. These samples, crafted with an exceptional level of quality, were mainly aimed at African trade.

The historic Società Veneziana per l'Industria delle Conterie, founded at the end of the 19th century, brought together the leading glass bead manufacturers from Murano in order to strengthen the industry and regulate market competition. For decades, the firm established itself as one of the most important references in Venetian glass production.

These pieces can be dated approximately between the 1920s and 1950s.
Sizes vary from 12 mm to 29 mm.

multicolor pieces.

Comes from a private collection obtained after the company's closure.

Urgent shipping via Correos de España.

Album of 39 African Multicolor Bead Samples - Beads

Presentation album with a varied selection of glass tones, kept in very good condition and with slight signs of aging. These samples, crafted with an exceptional level of quality, were mainly aimed at African trade.

The historic Società Veneziana per l'Industria delle Conterie, founded at the end of the 19th century, brought together the leading glass bead manufacturers from Murano in order to strengthen the industry and regulate market competition. For decades, the firm established itself as one of the most important references in Venetian glass production.

These pieces can be dated approximately between the 1920s and 1950s.
Sizes vary from 12 mm to 29 mm.

multicolor pieces.

Comes from a private collection obtained after the company's closure.

Urgent shipping via Correos de España.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Multicolor African Bead Sample Display - Beads
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
129.55 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
SpainVerified
44
Objects sold
100%
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