Original Message:   Re: Typical matte trailed Venetian

This bone bobbin was repaired in its lifetime, and could have gleaned this spangle at a later date than its original manufacture (which was about 1850-1870). It's called a spliced bobbin - the bone original has an inscription 'LOVE GIVE ME THY (and then 3 heart symbols which you can see here)'. Someone must have treasured it enough to have it repaired with a wooden bottom. I like the bottom bead as it is so typical of the trade beads available in the 1920's and before. I'm sure that people will be able to match this one (or close to it) among their trade beads. Carole Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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