The Motherload

I love ebay.  I do.  I know it can be expensive and the shipping is a total pain, but I love it.  And this is one of the reasons why...

I found this, the motherload of vintage mercury glass beads, on ebay last week. There are literally thousands of them!  I think they must have originally been strung as garlands, as I found tiny bits of string and wire amongst the pretty beads.

They are in absolutely perfect condition - not one broken bead - even after making their long USPS journey to me with nothing to protect them except a thin box and some bubble wrap.

    

I'm not sure exactly what I will do with them and I'm OK with that.  I tend to buy things that I just love and then find a use for them later.  

 

So, for now, they will just reside in a glass jar on my studio shelf.  Inspiration for a future project...

Comments

[Yard Sale Mama]

How did I miss those, lol! I think the way you're keeping them is lovely.
~Rachel

[cerri]

That is definitely a great find! Can't believe there was not one broken!!
They're all so lovely.
~Cerri xo

[Diane]

You sure brought in a nice haul... well I sure know what I would be using them for, stop by my blog and you will see (:
Hugs, Diane

[Monicaa]

Great find! I am sure you were excited when they arrived at your door!

[jennifer]

Oh boy I am jealous...I would love to dip my hand into that jar!!!!!

[Cathy Scalise]

Just in case you wondering what to do with these gorgeous goodies, YOU CAN PACK THEM ALL UP AND SHIP THEM OFF TO ME!

Wow, what a find. YOU GO GIRL.

xo Cathy

[Heidi]

i know exactly what you mean...i would have bought them too and thought about a use later, of course! what a treasure!

thanks for friending me on flickr, glad to "meet" you!

xo heidi

[Heather~Pretty Petals]

what a wonderful find!! Simply beautiful just as they are. xo Heather

[DianeM]

OMGosh! I'm off to Ebay ;P