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Hi Margot (& Thomas) The translucent amber bead with the pink/white trail would traditionally be called a 'rope' bead or a 'snake' bead by the lacemakers, and if the trail started at one hole and ended at the other it would also classify as an 'evil eye' bead type, i.e. one which would help the lacemaker stop making mistakes (very important when one is making a living from one's craft)! Some of the better made ones are Venetian, and the more sguiggled copies made in England, but we are talking later 18th/1st half of the 19th century with some of these beads, so they can be pre- sample cards, and don't necessarily match any of the later more recognisable trade beads. Having said that, I think this one is probably Venetian, as also the translucent one with the pinkish spots. Carole All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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