Purple & Clear Antique Glass Beads, 1700's silver dangle Very rare and VERY small

Very rare and VERY small 2mm diameter dangles… small ball with a very small loop

Photo illustrates the variety in these beads

This antique pair is over 100 years old and each is 90mm long with small

Made of coin silver

Purple & Clear Antique Glass Beads, 1700's silver dangle Very rare and VERY small28" strand of light purple and clear glass beads made in The Netherlands in the late 1700's and traded in Mali, West Africa. Assorted sizes and colors, but these are primarily purple faceted beads, referred to as "Television Beads". Some of the beads have heavy calcification. Very rich subtle colors and unique shapes! Graduated strand 9mm x 8mm to 19mm x 19mm.