For your consideration in this lot is a pair of Venetian trade bead sampler necklaces. These necklaces have one of almost every type of Venetian trade bead made during the trade bead era from 16th-20th century. The beads include Chevron, Millefiori, French Cross, Vaseline, Red Eye, and many more. Made to ease the passage of European explorers and then traders mainly across the African continent, the beads were made throughout Europe, but the Venetians dominated production. Trade beads are also found in the United States and Canada and throughout Latin America. These necklaces are tightly strung on raffia. These necklaces measure 29 1/2" in total length.