Rare Antique Venetian Millefiori Faceted Mosaic Grid Trade Bead 29mm Mother of pearl earrings consistent with the production method

consistent with the production method used when wide comb blanks were split and fitted with decorative tops

Dark patina is present in the recessed rope detailing

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Each clip measures approximately 3

Length 23”

Rare Antique Venetian Millefiori Faceted Mosaic Grid Trade Bead 29mm Mother of pearl earrings consistent with the production methodAntique Venetian Millefiori tube bead featuring mosaic grid blue, white and green evil eyes and diagonal red and blue stripes in the middle. This pattern is closely adjacent to Picard #2143 with the only difference in color of outer outline of evil eyes green instead of light blue. The shape is a tube elongated hexagon section and has pretty distinct 6 facets of which 2 opposites are longer than others. Good condition consistent with age. Shallow