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Vintage Molded GLASS FIGURAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS - Collection of 4 - $75 (Clifton Park, NY)
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These ornaments were painted originally, but the heat/cold from storing in the attic for years caused the mercury (inside) to oxidize and the paint (outside) to wear away. They are all still beautiful pieces and ever so delicate! The ornaments show signs of age, including loss of the metallic silvering inside the glass, surface debris, and patina on the metal hanger caps.
This collection of vintage molded glass Christmas ornaments likely dating from the early to mid-20th century.
The delicate, blown-glass ornaments are often referred to as "figural" ornaments, featuring shapes like a character in a moon or a Santa Claus figure. This type ornament was frequently imported from Germany or Japan, especially prior to the 1950s, and were often made with lead-based materials and are highly collectible.
1.Figural SANTA CLAUS HEAD, Christmas Tree Ornament -St.Nick
Size: 3-3/4 x 2"
A vintage figural glass Santa Claus ornament, possibly of German or Austrian origin. Antique ornaments often feature MICA* or "sugar" coating on the beard and hat and are frequently identified as mid-century or earlier collectible holiday decor. Many in this style date back to the 1920s to 1940s. WHITE beard is the only remnant of the original colors.
* Sparkily, non-uniform MICA pieces instead of current day GLITTER for the beard.
2. FISH CARP Christmas Ornament Blown Glass Silver Figural Small Germany #363
Vintage, hand-blown mercury glass fish Christmas ornament, likely originating from Germany in the early 20th century.
Size: 4 x 2"
Mouth-blown glass often feature delicate textured scales and hand-painted details.
Historically, figural fish ornaments, particularly carp, became popular on Christmas trees in the mid-1800s.
It is typical for vintage ornaments like this to show signs of age, such as tarnishing of the silver mercury finish or damage to the glass.
Paint is worn off. Scuffs and dark cap w light general wear. NOTE: 2 small 'wear holes' in the body of the ornament.
3.CLOWN or JESTER
Size: 3 x 2-1/2"
This piece is an antique German mercury glass figural ornament, specifically a clown or jester with a star indented on the back. These types of hand-blown glass ornaments were commonly produced in Germany, often in the Lauscha region, from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. The stylized figure, often identified as a clown, jester, or sometimes "Pierrot," is characterized by a ruffled collar and a pointed cap. Made of mercury glass (double-walled glass with a silver nitrate coating inside) and is hand-painted with much of the paint in tact. Date from the 1920s to the 1940s. It has"silvering" loss and paint wear, which is typical for its age.
Depending on the rarity of the figure, common Clowns/Jesters value typically ranges from $20 to $80 and depending on condition and detail.
#4 - LANTERN or URN
Size: 3-1/2 x 2"
Vintage German or West German glass ornament from around the 1930s to 1950s. Shaped like a type of lantern or urn, is consistent with styles popular in that era. Made of delicate mercury glass, typical of German-made ornaments. The wear and lack of vibrant external paint are also common for ornaments of this age.
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