Strand of Antique Imitation Amber bangle Czech-made beads from the 1930s

Czech-made beads from the 1930s

Beads size averages 14mm long by 7mm thick (there may be a few "squashed" watermelon beads in each strand)

Highly polished silver tone metal that almost resembles sterling silver with a slight brassy sheen

Vintage hand-made to resemble rare Venetian chevrons

extremely rare

Strand of Antique Imitation Amber bangle Czech-made beads from the 1930sStrand of antique imitation Amber (Cellulosic plastics from the group known as thermoplasts) from the late 19th Century. Made in Europe and traded in Africa where they are considered as valuable as actual real amber beads. Collected from an estate sale. 9 beads; 15mm in diameter with 2mm hole. Sold as a group.