Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
Five Rare Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s to 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector ornament from
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Sterling Silver Christmas Ornament
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver Christmas ornament made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence
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1990s American Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Sterling Silver
Set of Five Bell & a Pinecone Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five bell and one Pinecone glass ornaments. Each is made from
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
West Germany Clip On Mercury Glass Wire Wrapped Bird on Nest Christmas Ornament
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
other Christmas tree ornaments listed and offer free shipping on all.
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
H 3 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
Rare Set of Three Grape Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
Materials
Wire
Rare Santa, Clown and Lantern Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Rare Set of Five Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, these
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Rare Mushroom, Clown and Boy Head Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
H 2.63 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Rare Set of Two Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of two. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
H 2.63 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
H 2.63 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Rare Set of Four House, Teddy Bear and Fish Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of four. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
H 3.13 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
'O'Tannenbaum' original color silkscreen signed on verso, Christmas tree, winter
By Ruth Grotenrath
Located in Milwaukee, WI
card that is as vibrant as it is subtle. Depicting a pine tree decked with ornaments and stockings
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1940s Expressionist Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
Materials
Screen
"The Juggler"
By Henri Gadbois
Located in San Antonio, TX
Craftsmen
Pineapple Ornament for The White House Christmas Tree
2004 “17-15, Seventeen Houston Artists
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1950s Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
Materials
Oil
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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
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Late 19th Century Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Modern Alchemica Hand-Blown Glass Liquor Bottle
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
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Introducing the Alchemica Bottle, a mesmerizing fusion of art and functionality meticulously crafted by the vis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Glass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier.
All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique
Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Brass
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910
W...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Walnut
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
Over the years, British design company Linley has
developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous
architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum
of Art, the R...
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2010s British Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Maple
Set of 14 Vintage Christmas Glass Ornaments, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Set of unique and original Christmas ornaments. All vintage pieces from Czechoslovakia, prosuced in 1960s. The original box of ornaments was discovered just recently and has not been...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Glass
Maison Jansen Stools
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of stools designed by Maison Jansen
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1970s French Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Aluminum
Seletti 'Love in Bloom' Gold Edition Heart Vase by Marcantonio
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Love in bloom is a heart-shaped vase that looks like it comes out of a human anatomy essay. A modern love translated into a romantic but unpredictable gift. It’s not a dream, it’s lo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Porcelain
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition.
Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Foil
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
18th Century Delft Tiles Oak Framed Blue and White Mermaid Dutch Delftware Tiles
By AK Dutch Delftware, Delft, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th - 18th century Dutch Delft Tiles
Oak framed blue and white tiles.
Depicting mermaids and seacreatures
Design: In the manner of Royal Delft, AK Dutch Delftware
Style, Antique, Ba...
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Delft, Oak
H 6.9 in W 6.9 in D 1.2 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
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20th Century English Country Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Upholstery, Beech, Oak
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
Christmas Tree Red Made in Artistic Blow Murano Glass
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
Add a touch of elegance to your Christmas decor with our handcrafted Murano glass Christmas tree, featuring a 24-karat gold leaf or 999/1000 silver leaf. Made by skilled artisans in ...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Blown Glass
Large scale 19th Century historical genre oil painting of a group of musicians
By Robert Alexander Hillingford
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Robert Alexander Hillingford
British, (1828-1904)
The Duke’s Musicians – A Reminiscence of Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
Oil on canvas, signed
Image size: 40 inches x 59 inches
Size in...
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19th Century Victorian Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Canvas, Oil
Studebaker President 1955, Collector Car Yellow and Lime Green
By Studebaker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1955 Studebaker President coupe two doors. Reflects the well handmade period of the 1950s and 1960s cars. The President Studebaker car was built for one year only. This is a five pas...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Metal
Christofle Tea and Coffee Service with Tray
By Christofle, Gallia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine five piece silver plate set with coffee pot, tea pot, lidded sugar bowl and creamer all octagonal shapes with beaded details. The sugar bowl with twin handles with palmette moti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Silver Plate
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Seven Vintage German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seven vintage mercury German glass Christmas tree ornaments,
circa 1970 ( the top caps are marked
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
Nine Vintage German Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nine vintage 1 German blown mercury glass Christmas tree ornaments. Fantastic reflections in silver
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Nine Midcentury Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nine vintage Mid-Century Modern German blown mercury glass Christmas tree ornaments. Fantastic
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Still Life Oil Painting
By Henri Gadbois
Located in Houston, TX
House Christmas Tree
2004 “17-15, Seventeen Houston Artists 1950-1965” Brazos Project, Houston
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1970s Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Oil
Three Glass Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament Candle Stick Holder, Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on Christmas tree candleholder collection. Tallest one measures approximate: 4
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1950s German Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Two Mercury Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip on Ornament, Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
-thin hand blown mercury glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, Feather Tree or
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1930s German Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2 1/2" high and 4
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1930s German Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
Four Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Five Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 2 in W 5.25 in D 1.38 in
Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 1.13 in
Three Crane Bird and Mushroom Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornaments Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.63 in
Two Crane Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 1.13 in
Three Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 1.75 in W 6.25 in D 1.13 in
Four Beautiful Glass Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
blown glass, would be a great vintage addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a
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1980s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 2.25 in W 5.25 in D 1.38 in
Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or sitting on a decorative branch in your bathroom or
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 1.63 in W 5 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Six Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
mercury glass, would be a great addition for your Christmas tree or sitting on a decorative branch in your
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1970s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 2 in W 5.75 in D 0.75 in
Mercury Glass seven Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
-thin hand blown mercury glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree or
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 2 in W 4.5 in D 0.75 in
Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
ultra-thin hand blown mercury glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 2 in W 5.13 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Three Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage clip-on bird ornament collection. Tallest one measures approximate 2 1/2" high and 4
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 2.5 in W 4.88 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Four Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
ultra-thin hand blown mercury glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 2 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Mercury Glass Two Bird Christmas Tree Clip-On Ornament, Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
ultra-thin hand blown mercury glass, would be a great antique addition for your Christmas, feather tree
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 3 in W 4.88 in D 1.5 in
15 1950s German Paper Mache Christmas Tree Candy Container Ball Ornaments
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of fifteen vintage West German paper mache Christmas ornament ball candy containers, eight
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Paper
Rare Chenille Bird Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
addition for your Christmas or feather tree.
Measurements given are for the bird ornament itself (not
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Set of Five Bell Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set off five bell glass ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Four Rare Toadstool Mushroom Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare christmas ornament set of four mushrooms. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Rare Harlequin and Fish Christmas Ornament Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of two. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Four Rare Toadstool Mushroom Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of four mushrooms. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
Materials
Wire
Five Rare large Glass Ball Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. These are nice Reflector ornaments from the
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Rare Set of Three Mushroom Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
Materials
Wire
Rare Set of Three Teddy Bear Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
Rare Set of Three Santa Claus Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set of three. Each is made from mouth blown glass, this would be a great
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Wire
H 2.63 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
Exceptional Reuge Music Box Christmas Ornament Golden Bell Silent Night
Located in FR
Beautiful Rare Reuge Music Box
Christmas ornament, Bell shaped
Turn the key, pull the button and
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20th Century Swiss Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
Seven Vintage Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seven vintage German blown mercury glass Christmas tree ornaments.
Santa =8 H x 4 W cm
Whisky
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Ten Vintage German Lavender Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ten vintage German blown glass Christmas tree ornaments in a most beautiful lavender mercury class.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Seven Midcentury Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Seven vintage mid century modern German blown mercury glass Christmas tree ornaments. Fantastic
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Nine Midcentury Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nine vintage Mid-Century Modern German blown mercury glass Christmas tree ornaments. Fantastic
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Ten Vintage Mercury Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ten vintage German blown mercury glass Christmas tree ornaments.
An idea of the measurements
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
Collection of Five Midcentury Mercury Glass Christmas Tree-Topper Ornaments
Located in Antwerp, BE
A collection of five circa 1940's and 1950's German mercury glass Christmas tree topper ornaments
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments
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Mercury Glass
H 15.36 in W 14.38 in D 2.37 in
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Vintage German Christmas Tree Ornaments For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage German christmas tree ornaments is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage German christmas tree ornaments was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass and mercury glass. Vintage German christmas tree ornaments have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage German christmas tree ornaments bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.
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Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
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