ANTIQUE

CHRISTMAS TREE GARLAND

(118) COUNT

FACETED MERCURY GLASS BEADS

ATTRIBUTED to GERMANY

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From our personal collection of antique Christmas we offer:

A fine long strand of mercury glass beads Christmas garland.

These are special as they are faceted, not just a round glass bead.

Strung on cord, attributed to early Germany Christmas.

118 beads, plus additional broken beads on the string NOT included in the count. We never remove the broken beads as they are still useful in reflecting lights on the tree.

Please be assured these are EARLY, dating to the turn of the 1900s, GUARANTEED.

This measures:

String is approx. 80 inches in length, 118 good beads.

At a recent upsacale antiques show, we saw a shorter strand in worse condition with a tag of $150.00 !!! Opening bid of $49.99, and no hidden further reserve here.

Condition:

Some broken beads

Shows beautifully and will be a welcome addition to your collection.

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