Unsure of the age of this bead, it is at least 60-80 years old. Reminds me of bright butterscotch. Bright, rich color on original hanks. The diameter of the beads averages 1.4-1.6 mm and it counts out at 27-28 beads per inch. These hanks weigh an average of 3 grams each and consist of two loops tied together, measuring 9.5" long.

I have over 200 listings (and more in stock) of antique and vintage seed beads from Murano, Italy, the Czech Republic, and France. Most are Italian, handmade and over 100 years old. I've been working with tiny antique seed beads as a beaded purse restorationist for over 30 years.

If you want more depth, definition and rarity in your bead work, they tiny beads are wonderful. They are great for Native American beadwork, beaded flowers on wire, restoring vintage or antique clothing or reproductions, and for creating legacy jewelry and other pieces with finishes, colors and sizes no longer made! Contact me if you need something you don't see in my listings.

Here is a link to the thread I use that is the perfect color, strength, and texture for all of my antique beaded restoration work:

Waxed Monocord Triple 0 Thread-Perfect for Vintage/Antique Tiny Micro Seed Beads