(4) VTG Baroque Silver Mercury Metallic Round Loose Glass Beads German Czech

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(4) VTG Baroque Silver Mercury Metallic Round Loose Glass Beads German Czech:
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Rare Unique Vintage European Glass BeadsVintage Unused OLD stock Number of Glass Beads per Lot: 6Colors: Reminds me of liquid mercury. SilverShape: BiconeSize: 9.43mmOrigins German (4) VTG Baroque Silver Mercury MetallicRound Loose Glass Beads German Czech (4) VTG Baroque Silver Mercury MetallicRound Loose Glass Beads German Czech

Description

Rare UniqueVintage EuropeanGlass Beads
Vintage UnusedOLD stock

Number of Glass Beads per Lot: 4

Colors: Reminds me of liquid mercury. Silver

Shape: Baroque round

Size:11.61mm
Origins German

A few years ago, my wife and I met a man that had traveled to Europe for many years to buy out old glass factories andfamily business. We purchased his entire remaining inventory and are pleased to offer avariety of Vintage Glass Beads and Buttons. We will always have new items to add, but there never seems to be enoughtime to get it all up. So keep checking back to see what we have for you.

The following are some articles I found discussing Vintage Glass Beads that you might find interesting:

a Site called WildThingBeads had the following:

At the end of the war, 1946, the Germans were expelled fromCzechoslovakia. They were given 48 hours to leave, usually withjust one suitcase of belongings. They had to leave behindeverything else they owned; their houses, their furniture, theirbusinesses. The Czech workers who were employed by them were ableto take over the factories, and keep them running. Whole Czechfamilies moved into German houses, filled with furniture andchinaware, silverware and linens. The German refugees streamedinto war torn Germany, and most of the bead makers ultimatelysettled in Bavaria, near the town of Kaufburen.Efforts were made to keep all the bead makers together, so thebead industry would survive, and a bombed out ammunitions factoryoutside of Kaufburen was purchased for this purpose. The town wasnamed Neu Gablonz. Kaufburen/Neu Gablonz is about an hours drivesouth of Munich on the way to Austria. By 1947, over 2000 bead makers had settled in Neu Gablonz, andstarted producing beads. Resources were so scarce, clay andbubblegum were used as molds to create bead shapes. Some of thebead makers did bring their molds with them, and of course some ofthe refugees were mold glass buying guide on said this:
Czech Glass BeadsMany terms are used to describe glass produced in what is now theCzech Republic: Bohemian glass, Czech glass, or Bohemian or Czechcrystal. Hand-cut glass has been a tradition in Bohemia since thethirteenth century. Another distinction is that, while Swarovskicrystal often contains lead, Bohemian (or Czech) glass uses oxidesother than lead. For this reasons, some may prefer Czech glassbeads over Swarovski crystal. Buyers should keep in mind thatCzechoslovakia existed between 1918 and 1993; anything labelled asbeing produced in the Czech Republic is not vintage, as it woulddate after 1993.West German Glass BeadsWest Germany was yet another major producer of glass beads in thevintage period, and many quality vintage glass beads are of thisprovenance.How to Identify Vintage Glass BeadsAs for individual beads, there are several ways to physicallyinspect it for signs that it is genuinely vintage. Novicecollectors should have patience with themselves as they developtheir knack for identifying genuine glass vintage beads.Looking at the BeadExamine the bead closely in daylight or in a strong light, using amagnifying glass if possible. There are a few signs that the beadis glass and vintage.Seams and ImperfectionsSeams are an indication that the bead is vintage. Some beads werecrafted using a glass press, which inevitably left a seam. Inother cases, there may be slight imperfections as a result ofbeing handmade, as they often were in Venice and Czechoslovakia. As buyers become more experienced, they hone their ability toidentify irregularities that point to a bead\'s authenticity.Signs of Aging GlassGlass tends to change as it ages. Luster may diminish, and thecolour in vintage glass beads alters slightly as the chemicalsthat give the glass its particular hue react with air. Forexample, a translucent red bead may darken a bit. This is a verysubtle difference that an expert may notice, but the untrained eyecould quite easily miss.Checking How the Bead Feels and SoundsWhen held in the palm, a glass bead is likely to feel cold andheavy. Lighter beads are most likely plastic imitations. Ifholding a few beads, gently shake them around so that they knocktogether. If the sound is loud, they are glass. A soft clinking isprobably a sign that they are plastic.With their unique appearance, quality craftsmanship, andindividual history, vintage glass beads can indeed seem like site called beadinpath said the following:
Why are vintage colors special?In the early days, glass crafters experimented with colors, usinga variety of materials that are hazardous and poisonous, such asgold, arsenic, oxides and precious metals. Cutting costs andlooking for ways to increase safety caused these crafters to adoptother techniques for making glass. During WWII, many factorieswent up in smoke, and took with them recipes for creating colors.In an attempt to regain them, much expirimentation took place andresulted in happy accidents. For example, the recipe for âopalâfinish was lost in the war. In an attempt to get it back, theâgreasyâ glass colors were created. These beads were produced fora short time, and eventually when the âopalâ technique wasrediscovered, greasy glass beads were pulled from the productionline. So greasy glass is collectible with a history and a story.When looking for vintage the pastel example color is a great place to start bead identification. If you hold apastel pink bead made today against a bead made in, say 1945Germany, and they are pretty much alike, you will notice that thebead made today is not really PINK. Its more peach. Why is that?Because the bead made in 1945 is made from a glass recipe thatcontained things different ingredients, like real gold. In fact,pink, purple and red contain the most gold of any other color. Thepastel color rule applies to all colors. True colors, in softshades can be found in vintage stock, while today stock misses themark nearly every time. Pictures sell!
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