Turquoise Ladybird Mudlarked Bead Pendant

Historical Information

Find: Decorative Glass Bead (Turquoise Press-Moulded)
Pattern/Details: Small oval bead with raised dot and line pattern resembling a ladybird or scarab; translucent turquoise colour with sea-worn surface.
Date: Circa 1880–1910
Material: Press-moulded turquoise glass.
Find Location: Essex Coast, England

Additional Information:
This glass bead was likely produced in the Bohemian glassworks of Central Europe, whose decorative beads were exported across Britain during the late Victorian era. The turquoise hue and raised pattern reflect the fascination with nature and Egyptian Revival motifs fashionable in Victorian jewellery and dress adornment.

Such beads were often sewn onto clothing, used in bracelets, or carried as charms symbolising luck and renewal. Worn smooth by the sea, this tiny turquoise relic now carries a century of history — a glimmer of colour and craftsmanship, transformed into wearable art.

Findings - Stainless Steel