Venetian "Tic-Tac-Toe" Glass Trade Beads, Strand enameled Some signs of the dots

Some signs of the dots are still there

Venetian-made in the early 1800s

From India circa 50-100 years ago

38mm diameter x 5mm thick

Venetian "Tic-Tac-Toe" Glass Trade Beads, Strand enameled Some signs of the dotsHighly prized among collectors for its unique and fun design, this Venetian made glass bead was traded in Ghana in the mid late 1800s. Brick red with black eyes and red white candy cane effect creating what re enactment folks call "tic tac toe" beads! Average size is 18mm long x 12mm diameter with a 2. 5mm hole for stringing. Also available as a single bead. 47 beads on this strand, not including one broken bead. There are 8 beads, smaller and similar