These authentic 1920s vintage seed beads are a quintessential artifact of the Jazz Age. They were carefully rescued from an authentic 1920s beaded dress. Each bead is crafted from mercury glass, featuring a silver-lined interior that produces the brilliant, mirrored reflectivity characteristic to early 20th-century mercury glasswork.
Era: 1920s
Color: Transparent glass with silver lining
Material: Glass with silver lining
Size/Dimensions: 1.2 mm, size 16/0, 19 grams
Origin: Bohemia, Czechoslovakia (present-day Czech Republic)
Quantity: Sold by weight; total 19 grams (all shown in images)
To help maintain the brilliance of the internal lining, store these beads in a dry, temperature-controlled environment. Avoid exposure to harsh chemicals, moisture, and perfumes, which may damage or tarnish the antique lining.
These beads are ideal for restoration projects, including embroidery, fine fringe work, and repair of flapper-era dresses and accessories.
As these are genuine antique beads, slight variations in in size, shape, color, and reflectivity are normal and reflect their early 20th-century production. Individual beads may show minor signs of age and wear consistent with their history.
