Here are three wonderful Venetian Gift Box beads used in the African Trade. These old beads are seldom seen and hard to find; they are in excellent condition. Circa 1850 to early 1900s. I've noticed there are a few different sizes and versions of this Venetian bead; these are the larger, boxy, square design with the deep royal blue colors. Later designs were smaller and more tube like. These are coming out of my personal collection. I have been saving them for many years now, but am ready to let them go out into the world again and find someone new.