Miniature Gold & White Lacquered Cottage. Early 1900s German Glass Ornament
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:5043235 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
| Year: 1900 | Material: Glass |
Miniature Gold & White lacquered Cottage. Early 1900s German Glass OrnamentVery early 1900s German Glass Christmas Tree Ornament.Silvered inside.
Somewhat worn due to age, but just fantastic in detail.
You may have seen this style mold before, but it is much earlier than those you see, plus it is a miniature version of that cottage.
1.75" and in very good condition.This cottage shaped ornament is from a very rich heritage, and has such a fascinating histo...ry. It was produced in the tiny town of Lauscha, Germany. It had its roots in early glass manufacturing in this city in the 1830s. Lauscha is known as the "Birthplace of the Christmas tree ornament. They are a result of a cottage industry. First, a mold was created of pear wood, then a two part plaster of Paris mold, then clear glass tubes heated in Germany cottages by the fathers and sons. They would heat the glass, and then blow the ornaments. They were silvered inside by the mothers and daughters. Left to dry, and then the women (including grandmas) would hand-paint and finish these ornaments. Ornaments were stored, and in the spring, the grandmothers (while the others were in the fields) would travel down the steep hills to the train station, where they were shipped to the seaport, and exported to the United States. Landing in New York, they traveled to our homes, and we purchased them. This is a one second summary. The details are just great and I cover them in my books.
There is nothing wrong with this German glass ornament. These ornaments being listed today are in very good shape. They are vintage, not reproductions. I guarantee that.
I start all my auctions at .99 cents as it is an auction and I just never cared when I went to live auction and the auctioneer started very high, and then spent time backing down to get a bid.
I am more than happy to combine postage to save money. This ornament will be sent insured. Thus the cost of shipping includes full insurance on this glass ornament.
Just let me know you are multiple bidding and I will invoice you when you are finished bidding and wish for me to send the items. Then, I will combine postage and send to you, and send final invoice. If any questions about this, please email me.
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Somewhat worn due to age, but just fantastic in detail.
You may have seen this style mold before, but it is much earlier than those you see, plus it is a miniature version of that cottage.
1.75" and in very good condition.This cottage shaped ornament is from a very rich heritage, and has such a fascinating histo...ry. It was produced in the tiny town of Lauscha, Germany. It had its roots in early glass manufacturing in this city in the 1830s. Lauscha is known as the "Birthplace of the Christmas tree ornament. They are a result of a cottage industry. First, a mold was created of pear wood, then a two part plaster of Paris mold, then clear glass tubes heated in Germany cottages by the fathers and sons. They would heat the glass, and then blow the ornaments. They were silvered inside by the mothers and daughters. Left to dry, and then the women (including grandmas) would hand-paint and finish these ornaments. Ornaments were stored, and in the spring, the grandmothers (while the others were in the fields) would travel down the steep hills to the train station, where they were shipped to the seaport, and exported to the United States. Landing in New York, they traveled to our homes, and we purchased them. This is a one second summary. The details are just great and I cover them in my books.
There is nothing wrong with this German glass ornament. These ornaments being listed today are in very good shape. They are vintage, not reproductions. I guarantee that.
I start all my auctions at .99 cents as it is an auction and I just never cared when I went to live auction and the auctioneer started very high, and then spent time backing down to get a bid.
I am more than happy to combine postage to save money. This ornament will be sent insured. Thus the cost of shipping includes full insurance on this glass ornament.
Just let me know you are multiple bidding and I will invoice you when you are finished bidding and wish for me to send the items. Then, I will combine postage and send to you, and send final invoice. If any questions about this, please email me.
00056
