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anyone have any ideas about these beads?
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Posted by: sammitenn Post Reply
07/15/2018, 06:45:50

Hi all

I have just got back from the UK where I found these beads, I havent seen anything like these before.

Can anyone shed any light on them? where they were made when etc

Thanks as always

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Pretty sure they are new, made to look distressed
Re: anyone have any ideas about these beads? -- sammitenn Post Reply Edit Forum Where am I?
Posted by: Rosanna Post Reply
07/15/2018, 12:47:43

I've been seeing a lot of beads with this same surface finish on eBay - new beads (India or Java?) treated by acid or tumbling or both, to look like they have aged. Not very convincing IMHO.

See recent examples on eBay:
183326450522
183326450525
352405694729

These are repros of Venetian trade beads. The seller is mis-representing them as originals. Probably what you were told also.



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I agree, newly made from India or Java treated to look older.
Re: Pretty sure they are new, made to look distressed -- Rosanna Post Reply Edit Forum Where am I?
Posted by: beadweyr Post Reply
07/15/2018, 13:05:58



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