Beads from Czechoslovakia
These are from a collection of Salesman Samples of glass bead necklaces bought on a trip to the Czech Republic. They came from Jablonec nad Nisou which was, and still is the centre of the czech glass bead making industry.
They are still on their original cards, with the model numbers stamped on. In a lot of cases they still have the original tags and/or the stamp of Zeleznobrodske Sklo on the card. I believe they had been stored in a warehouse untouched since the 1950s when they were made. They have certainly never been worn as they are firmly stitched to the original cards. They would make interesting and very unusual 'pictures' if framed in deep frames.
Zeleznobrodske Sklo was the name given to the company created in 1948 when the Czech glass industry was nationalised. It comprised 9 small glassworks situated in and around Zelezny Brod in Northern Czechslovakia, of which 5 specialised in costume jewelry. In addition, approximately 100 small jewelery and glass bead producers situated in and around Jablonec nad Nisou were also amalgamated into the company.
Pearl Beads in pink, green and white
This is a lovely long pearlised glass necklace in pink, green and white. It has 2 original tags on, one of which translates as Jablonex Showroom 125. The other has 'Made in Czechoslovakia'.The card is stamped with the Zeleznobrodske Sklo stamp and the code number of the necklace. Approximately 138cm long. Price £98.
Multicoloured five strand necklace
This is an eyecatching 5 stranded multicoloured glass bead necklace. The beads are a mix of small and large with a scattering of small metal beads for extra effect. It has an original tag on which says Made in Czechslovakia and has the design code number on the back. The card is also stamped with the code number of the necklace. Price £98.
GreenPearl Glass Beads
This is a delightful pearlised glass necklace in sea green, dark green and white, with gold coloured metal trimmings. It has 2 original tags on, one of which translates as Jablonex Showroom 125. The second label has the name Jaco and Imitation Jewelry Made in Czechoslovakia on it. The card is stamped with the Zeleznobrodske Sklo stamp and the code number of the necklace. Approximately 40cm long. Price £98.
Matt Green Beads
This is a lovely knotted strung, double stranded green glass necklace with slightly smaller beads on the inner string. It has the original tag on, with the code number and 'Made in Czechoslovakia Imitation Jewelry' on the reverse. The card is stamped with Knihovano and the code number of the necklace. The longest strand is approximately 52cm long. Price £95.
Pearl Glass Beads
This is a beautiful pearlised glass necklace in sea green and cream. It has 2 original tags on, one of which translates as Jablonex Showroom 125. The card is stamped with the Zeleznobrodske Sklo stamp and the code number of the necklace. Approximately 40cm long. Price £150.
Green & Gold with Samples
An interesting glass necklace with marbled green/black and gold colour metal beads. The code number of the necklace is on an original tag. Also it has four coloured 'samples' attached to the card in; green, red, blue and black with the individual colour code tags attached. These could be restrung to make an additional short necklace or bracelet. The card is stamped with the code number of the necklace and on the reverse has had a sheet of Zeleznobrodske Sklo paper with the 'ZB' symbol stuck on it. Approximately 69cm long. Price £125.
White & Gold Beads
This is a pretty glass necklace with a mix of clear and frosted beads strung with gold coloured metal beads and decorative separators. It has the original tag, stamped with the code number. The card is also stamped with the code number of the necklace, it has a slightly bent corner as shown in the picture. The necklace is approximately 74cm long. Price £98.
Four strand Necklace
Delicate 4 standed glass necklace. A mix of tiny white beads separating blocks of green and brown beads, the middle ones being irredescent green. It has the original tag, with the code number on. The card is a little browned with age and has the same code number of the necklace stamped on it. It also has the lengths of the 4 strands written on as 62-66-70-74cm. Price £95.
Pink Glass Beads
This is a lovely pink glass necklace with a mixture of different glass beads and gilt metal findings. The larger beads have an iridescent finish. It has 1 original tag on with the code number for the necklace on it. The card is also stamped with the code number of the necklace. Approximately 70cm long. Price £98.
Pink & Brown Iridescent
This is a charming glass necklace with marbled effect brownish pink slightly iridised beads alternating with small glass pink beads to give a knotted look. It has the original tag, stamped with the code number. The card is also stamped with the code number of the necklace, it has a crease across the middle and a smaller one lowed down as shown in the picture. Additionally the reverse of the card has the Zeleznobrodske Sklo stamp on it. The necklace is 46cm long. Price £80.
Black & Pearl Beads
This is a great glass necklace with jet black and creamy pearl beads. It has the original tag, stamped with the code number. The card is stamped with the code number of the necklace, it has some water stains and slight damage to the edges as shown in the picture. Additionally the reverse of the card has the Zeleznobrodske Sklo stamp on it. The necklace is approximately 64cm long. Price £86.
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