set/10 ANTIQUE FUR TRADE BEADS: Large Padres 1800's - approx 9 mm - Red
OverviewAn unique set of 10 large antique Padre beads, originally made in Europe!
These Padres were made in Europe in the 1800's and transported to the Northern parts of America & Canada where they were used as money for trading (mostly) fur with the Native Americans (and highly valued).
Great to use in your jewelry, but also great to display. Will increase in value!
- Very rare in this color
- Size: approx 9 mm across each (sometimes a bit larger) - heigth varies, most are approx 6 mm each (a few are 7 mm or 5 mm). Shades & sizes vary a little per bead, see photos.
- Fantastic old, large glass Padres in beautiful Coral-Red shades and with a great antique patina.
- Price is for 10 beads of/as the photos. 10 Beads give a strung length of approx 60 mm.