RARE TINIEST Antique Micro Seed Beads - 22/0 Greasy Leaf Green MASTER HANK 88 Grms
Item History & Price
I almost fell over again when I opened a box full of old master hanks from my supplier, from whom I bought out the remaining stock of antique micro seed beads from 1800-1940. Some of these beads were in crates in storage and never offered before.
Rare master hanks from the 1800's-1910 in a beautiful medium greasy green, just the slightest yellow undertone but overall, a pretty neutral color. I show it in the last photo next to another set of master hanks I ha...ve for sale, size 18/0 Greasy Translucent Mint Teal Green, for color comparison. You may find that hank here:
RARE Antique Micro Seed Beads-18/0 Greasy Translucent Mint Teal Green-170g Hanks
The color is shown in the outdoor shade in picture 1, and the outdoor sun in photo 2, so you can see the range of color. Each hank weighs approx. 88 grams. Some of the threads are delicate and there may be a few broken strands on some of these. Some have many broken strands but if you move on these quickly, I will sell the most intact ones first. Do expect a few broken strands even on the ones in the best condition. These are WELL over 100 years old and the strands are original. There are at least 20 or more baby hanks on these. Bear in mind these are handmade artisan beads from Murano, Italy and that "greasy" beads are no longer made. Greasy is a term meaning it allows some light to pass through the bead, like polished jade--does NOT denote anything oily about it or any type of applied finish. Know that these are a good investment and will only increase in value over time.
This bead has an average diameter of 0.8-0.9 millimeters and counts out at 46 beads per inch. THESE ARE THE TINIEST BEADS I SELL. PLEASE BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW SMALL THESE ARE BEFORE YOU BUY THEM.
I bought out the remaining stock from my supplier who had shipped over the contents of an old Murano, Italy bead warehouse, where artisans made these beads by hand from the 1800's to 1940. Once I sell this color I won't ever be able to get it again because it is no longer made.
In the U.S., shipping is $3.75 regardless of the amount you purchase. If the system charges you more I will refund the difference. Overseas shipping cost is based upon actual weight which is usually only 5-6 ounces for most orders. Again, I will refund the difference.
Rare master hanks from the 1800's-1910 in a beautiful medium greasy green, just the slightest yellow undertone but overall, a pretty neutral color. I show it in the last photo next to another set of master hanks I ha...ve for sale, size 18/0 Greasy Translucent Mint Teal Green, for color comparison. You may find that hank here:
RARE Antique Micro Seed Beads-18/0 Greasy Translucent Mint Teal Green-170g Hanks
The color is shown in the outdoor shade in picture 1, and the outdoor sun in photo 2, so you can see the range of color. Each hank weighs approx. 88 grams. Some of the threads are delicate and there may be a few broken strands on some of these. Some have many broken strands but if you move on these quickly, I will sell the most intact ones first. Do expect a few broken strands even on the ones in the best condition. These are WELL over 100 years old and the strands are original. There are at least 20 or more baby hanks on these. Bear in mind these are handmade artisan beads from Murano, Italy and that "greasy" beads are no longer made. Greasy is a term meaning it allows some light to pass through the bead, like polished jade--does NOT denote anything oily about it or any type of applied finish. Know that these are a good investment and will only increase in value over time.
This bead has an average diameter of 0.8-0.9 millimeters and counts out at 46 beads per inch. THESE ARE THE TINIEST BEADS I SELL. PLEASE BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND HOW SMALL THESE ARE BEFORE YOU BUY THEM.
I bought out the remaining stock from my supplier who had shipped over the contents of an old Murano, Italy bead warehouse, where artisans made these beads by hand from the 1800's to 1940. Once I sell this color I won't ever be able to get it again because it is no longer made.
In the U.S., shipping is $3.75 regardless of the amount you purchase. If the system charges you more I will refund the difference. Overseas shipping cost is based upon actual weight which is usually only 5-6 ounces for most orders. Again, I will refund the difference.
