Railroad Lantern Red
Railroad Lantern Red
One of the most common sources for ruby red glass was made by Anchor Hocking Glass Company for both decorative household items such as vases and kitchen wares, as well as functional items such as railroad lanterns. Red sea glass is extremely rare find and this bead will make any sea glass lover’s week or year.
The handmade glass flameworked bead has an outside dimension of approximately 16mm and a hole size of approx. 4.25mm. Lined with a sterling silver (.925) core, the bead is also etched with sand giving it a matte finish.
**Please note that each bead is individually hand crafted and some slight differences will occur. Sizes and designs may vary slightly. The pictured chain is not included but is available for purchase here.
The Sea Glass Collection
Sea glass is fascinating. To imagine that what was once glass, considered trash and discarded, then tumbled and smoothed over time by water, waves and sand, only to become a beautiful frosted treasure. There is rich history and even a touch of folklore in each and every unique piece. It has been said that when a sailor dies at sea, a mermaid cries and her tears wash up on shore in the form of a piece of colorful sea glass or a “mermaid tear.”
These beads are reminiscent of what one might find on a sea glass treasure hunt. Each bead is individually etched with sand, much like they would be in nature.