Featured in this lot are four large, layered green Chevron beads originating from the early 19th century. Two of the beads are six layered and two are seven layered. Chevrons beads are made by a multi-part process. They start with the making of the cane, then another color glass is added, and then this is usually put into a 12 point star mold. This process is repeated for each additional layer on the bead. Chevron beads, also called "Rosetta" and "Star" beads, have been made in Venice since the late 1400's. The Venetian Chevron production with the highest volume of beads was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Chevron beads have been traded throughout the world, but most heavily in Africa. The common colors for Chevron beads is red, white, and blue, however rare examples of other colors, such as these green beads, can be found. The first two beads are seven layered and measure 1 1/4" long X 7/8" wide. These beads are layered, from the inside out, clear, white, green, white, red, white, and green. These two beads show wear expected for their age. The next two beads are six layered Chevrons with bright color and shine. These beads are layered, from the inside out, white, green, white, red, white, and green. These beads also came from the 19th century but are in "like-new" condition. These beads also measure 1 1/4" X 7/8". One of these six layered beads comes with an appraisal letter. Provenance: letter of appraisal from Out-West Designs, L. W. Dinneen, dated September 29, 1998, with a value of $350 (for the one bead).

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