19th Century Bohemian "Vaseline" Glass Diamond Shape Beads / Necklace, C
19th Century Bohemian "Vaseline" Glass Diamond Shape Beads / Necklace, C
19th Century Bohemian "Vaseline" Glass Diamond Shape, C
Length : Approx. 38"
Bead Size : Approx. 15mm x 11mm
In his book, "Beads of the World", Peter Francis, Jr. describes: "These Beads were made with a hand held mold that left a conical perforation (hole). They were then put on a stick and the facets ground (by hand). As a group, these (diamond/ saucer shape) beads were called "Vaseline" Beads by American collectors aftyer thge green color associated with the product Vaseline.
This glorious long strand was found 20 years ago in Mali, and is strung in the same configuration as it was found.
19th Century Bohemian "Vaseline" Glass Diamond Shape, C
Length : Approx. 38"
Bead Size : Approx. 15mm x 11mm
In his book, "Beads of the World", Peter Francis, Jr. describes: "These Beads were made with a hand held mold that left a conical perforation (hole). They were then put on a stick and the facets ground (by hand). As a group, these (diamond/ saucer shape) beads were called "Vaseline" Beads by American collectors aftyer thge green color associated with the product Vaseline.
This glorious long strand was found 20 years ago in Mali, and is strung in the same configuration as it was found.
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19th Century Bohemian "Vaseline" Glass Diamond Shape Beads / Necklace, C | Beads of Paradise