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SCROLL DOWN FOR WHOLE COLLECTION + PRIVATE BEAD COLLECTION LEA I - LIMITED EDITION ANTIQUE We have been collecting antique beads since the 70s, now watching as these old treasures disappear, one by one. We knew it would happen but hoped it would be in another life time! Enjoy them while they last. + APPRECIATING THEIR HISTORY One of our European venders told us that many of the old pre WWII hand pressed beads from Germany were actually buried by the bead makers for safe keeping as the bombing approached. Eventually the sites were lost only to be unearthed in recent times during construction of homes and industrial parks. Read more below. for more information see links below be sure and visit LEA page 2 for more: LEA INDEX II - LEA INDEX CART ANTIQUE BEAD HISTORY - MISSION STATEMENT use back button to return SHOPPING CART - MORE LINKS |
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and truly Marian TRUE to GOD II - LEA.2409 antique blue facets - (1900 - 20s) AVE BEADS: An antique blue, English cut bead. This bead was a great find! PATER BEADS: Paters are 2 matte amethyst with an auroa finish on one side. Faceted Rondelle adds sparkle. Excellent price for this old turn of the century bead. Unrepeatable CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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a treasure refound GLORY of the LORD IV - LEA.2015 antique crystal / jet liner - AVE BEADS: Truly one of our most beautiful antique bead rosaries ever (1920's). And one of our first. A fortunate find as we have been out of this old bead for over 5 years. PATER BEADS: Very limited old faceted jet black glass from Czechoslovakia , unable to replace. CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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a treasure refound
BELIEVER in the LORD III - LEA.211138 antique matte glass / leopard jasper - AVE BEADS: a soft, old matte violet, glass bead dated before the 50s - a wonderful reminder of the love the Lord has for us.PATER BEADS: rare faceted Leopard Jasper. Each Pater is capped with an antiqued filigree as of old. Read more - CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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rare Lapis rocks
ANCIENT RUINS REBUILT VII - LEA.21347 LapiS stones / old jet glass - AVE BEADS: Old vintage cornerless cubes from Germany (pre WWII - to 1950s) in a matte finish jet black. PATER BEADS chunks of matte Lapi stone, possibly cut at the mine. Very comfortable in the praying hand All in one loop (traditional for antique rosaries). CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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hand carved wooden
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LIVING STONES IV - LEA.2617 handcarved wood / lavender - AVE BEADS: Ave beads are individually hand carved wood. PATER BEADS: Antiques (1920s - 30s) Beautiful matte satiny finish. A larger rosary for those who love to know they have a rosary in their hands! Caps are glass antiques. Very very limited. CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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MAGNIFY the LORD III & 1V - LEA.21023,24 lt rose variegated / crystal - AVE BEADS: (color softer than imaged) A beautiful tribute to Mary and Jesus, 'flesh of my flesh'. These variegated beads are more beautiful than the image allows. PATER BEADS: Also see rosary in clear, blue lampwork, handmade by Glass Bead Artist, Willie Wilhelm (1950s) CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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HEAVEN'S GATE III
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matte crystal / rock crystal - AVE BEADS:antique Ave beads matte cloud white are joined with natural rock crystal PATER BEADS: creating a very rare and beautiful rosary and chaplet. Be sure and see both by clicking the link below. Very rare, unable to replace: CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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New nerues replacing old 'Choice
Wine'
OIL AND WINE IV - LEA.21744 old agate /topaz - AVE BEADS: Old lazy lace agate - a rare mix of shades of wine, lavender and cream PATER BEADS: in antique (pre 40s) matte topaz amber oil, each framed in antiqued filigree caps. reminding us of the Good Samaritan who poured wine and oil over his wounds and took him to the inn. CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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BRIDE ADORNED III - LEA.2430 cream / crystal - AVE BEADS:(Ave facets are from the 30s (Germany). Perfect for new and vintage brides. Truly a magnificent rosary with its PATER BEADS: cubes of living rainbows - Swarovski at its best. Crystal is from the 50s - 60s note the little crystal spacers in between giving more sparkle. CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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EYES of YOUR HEART II - LEA.2031 jet - (1860 - 80) AVE BEADS: dated these beads between because of the string they were on when purchased - This glass tri bead is called 'French Jet' - a sub for true jet (coal). A very popular rosary, about to come down but more beads came through a remarkable find. Unable to get more, just about gone PATER BEADS: Old faceted jet glass. See closer look: CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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rare lucite from the 40s WINE AND OIL AND WINE IV - LEA.21744 - (OLE CHOICE WINE III) old agate /topaz - AVE BEADS: Old lazy lace agate - a rare mix of shades of wine, lavender and cream PATER BEADS: in antique (pre 40s) matte topaz amber oil, each framed in antiqued filigree caps. reminding us of the Good Samaritan who poured wine and oil over his wounds and took him to the inn. CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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ENDURING MERCY III - LEA.2846 matte gray 'sugar beads' / faceted topaz -AVE BEADS : (20 - 40s). A fine old textured pressed glass Gablonz bead - very popular in the early part of the 20th century. (Called 'Crackled sugar beads' ). PATER BEADS: Old silver beads, capped. Metal side beads in tradition of older rosary designs. CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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BE OPENED VII - LEA.21856 matte antique jet / dicroic lampwork - AVE BEADS: (1920 - 40s). fine old textured pressed glass Gablonz bead - very popular in the early part of the 20th century. PATER BEADS: Individually hand maed by Basha, capped in antiqued filigrees. Our image does not give this rosary justice. Read more ... CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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almost gone, uanble to replace WINDOWS of HEAVEN II - LEA.21180 hand made beads / antique mate jet - AVE BEADS: Matte glass Aves are handmade antiques. PATER BEADS (American Bead Artist ) We tried to find more in Tucson and in Milwaukee shows but appears they are no longer available. So when gone, this rosary will be unrepeatable. One of a kind. CLICk icon for larger image for more information,
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hand made beads - sorry, sold out 
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AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE The Jewish people were deeply rooted in and well known in the bead industry. Their involvement in the trading and selling of beads goes back for centuries. One has to know that many were victims of the war (and concentration camps) thus many of their secret hiding places of hope were lost in time and history. + FAMILIES SELLING OFF THE LAST Also, we are told as the older generations of bead makers, who made each bead by hand, died off and beads began to be made by machine in the 50s and 60s. The bead makers family sold off their private bead collections to jobbers as they, the children, ventured into a more state of the arts world of computers and other businesses. + To confirm this in our own minds, we asked our vnders at International Gem and Mineral Show in Tucson why such a sudden burst of old beads was coming out of Germany and Austria - they agreeed as old bead makers are dying off. Family members, selling off these private (museum quality) bead collections to US markets. When these old treasures are gone, there will be no more. + PROTECTING THE BEADS One of our European venders told us that many of the old pre WWII pressed beads from Germany were actually buried to protect them as the bombing approached. Eventually the sites were lost only to be unearthed in recent time during construction of homes and industrial parks. + For cneturies, the Jews were known for their work in the bead industry and we hope and pray that somewhere in time the Lord brings blessings to them from these rosaries that rest in your hands to these bead makers and venders.
BUT LET US NOT FORGET
WHY WE NEED TO REMEMBER
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I have never seen such beautiful rosaries as I have just now seen on your website. Too often, the attempt to produce a set of beautiful beads that is beyond the ordinary results in schlock. But not yours. Everything I saw is truly beautiful and dignified. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you today and all your days. In Christ -Fr John L (USA)
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MISSION STATEMENT Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available. The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important. see more links for rosaries - PG 2 being rebuilt: LEA.II (page 2) - ROSARY INDEX - LEA INDEX CART TOP OF PAGE |
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