set/10 ANTIQUE FUR TRADE BEADS: Large Padres 1800's - approx - Sky Blue

An unique set of 10 large antique Padre beads, originally made in Europe!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).

These Sky Blue shades were highly valued by the Native Americans.

Great to use in your jewelry, but also great to display. Will increase in value!

• Size: approx 9 mm across each - heigth varies from approx 5 to 6 mm each. Shades & sizes vary a little per bead, see photos. 
• Fantastic old, large Padres in great shades of (aqua/turquoise) Blue with a great antique patina.
• Price is for 10 beads as the photos. 10 Beads give an average strung length of approx 6 cm.