the oldest hairpipe beads in my collection / circa 1700’s / acquired by another collector years ago, I've been saving these historic beauts for something special / fitting to use in this ‘Museum Replica' earring collection / they fall 9 inches total / very old bone hairpipe are 2 inches long flanked with vintage copper trade beads and rare translucent teal Venetian glass (also pre 1800’s) / elk leather lace is dark brown, soft and supple / I've handmade sterling stamped hoops and earwires for contrast / specialty item one of a kind