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Huge Antique Seven Layer Venetian Chevron
Huge Antique Seven Layer Venetian Chevron
Our Price: £450.00

An antique drawn glass seven layer Venetian chevron from the African trade. A classic glass bead or rare size. Introduced to Africa by Dutch merchants, the chevron bead became highly valued for personal adornment.

Origin: Venice, Italy
16th Century
approx 41 mm x 40 mm
perforation size = 7.5 mm
Condition: Very good with some weathering
Large Antique Seven Layer Venetian Chevron
Huge Antique Seven Layer Venetian Chevron
Our Price: £500.00

An antique drawn glass seven layer Venetian chevron from the African trade. A very large vibrant collectible glass bead.

Origin: Venice, Italy
16th Century
approx 50.5 mm (2 inches) x 37 mm
perforation size = 11 mm
Condition: Very good with some weathering