| Original Message: Summary description of Picard Reds...? |
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So from what I am reading, perhaps we can begin to summarize the characteristics of the "famous Picard Red Chevrons" a bit more... here is what I compiled from this post, and please chime in with corrections/additions so that a factual description can be passed on in the future... and whether or not someone has a genuine "Picard Red" (or another maker's bead) is not so subjective and can be answered factually: A. Five Layer Venetian Chevrons (or star cane) - from inner to outer layer: Black, Red, Black, White, Red. B. Twelve relatively well-defined points C. Unique deep red color unlike known subsequent production by other sources D. Multiple cane variations represented in the original production, but all having the 5 layer color pattern and the 12 point star molding. Thickness of layers, registration, twisting, may vary slightly from cane to cane. E. Cane purchased from __________in Venice by the Picards approx. 20 years ago (mid 1980's?) F. Cane originally made (pulled) in approx. 19____ by ________. G. Some original cane still available. Beads from the original cane available from Picardbeads.com. H. Grinding of beads since Picard purchase was done by Tiozzo (now deceased) and Pagnin, both in Murano. The smallest sizes from 8 - 10mm were ground by the Ercole Moretti company. Recent grinding/bead production from this cane has been done by Alan Curtis (possibly others?). I. Other colors of Venetian chevron/star cane other that Red also were purchased by the Picards and new beads have been made from that "old cane" also, but this summary is meant to be about the 5 layer 12 point red chevrons. J. No second production of the red cane was commissioned by the Picards, either from Venice or other bead industries. Is this a start? Corrections? Additions? Joy B. All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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