Vintage West Germany Glass Christmas Ornament Jumbo 4" Teal Blue Mica Stripe

Description

View Vintage West Germany Glass Christmas Ornament Jumbo 4" Teal Blue Mica Stripe with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Mica Glitter. : The glitter bands remain largely intact with great texture, though there is a tiny spot of discoloration/minor loss near the top neck of one stripe. The glass pike under the cap is intact. Description Vintage West Germany Jumbo 4" Blown Glass Christmas Ornament - Teal Blue with White Mica Glitter Stripes Up for auction/sale is a beautiful, hard-to-find jumbo-sized vintage mercury glass Christmas bulb. This piece features a striking vibrant teal/aqua blue lacquer finish accented by thick, hand-applied vertical stripes of chunky white mica glitter snow that meet in a star pattern at the bottom. Details & Dimensions: Size : Measures a large 4 inches in diameter (rare jumbo scale compared to standard vintage ornaments). Markings : The metal cap is clearly stamped "WEST GERMANY" (highly collectible mid-century export). Provenance & Family History This ornament has been cherished in a single family for generations. It originally belonged to the seller's grandmother (born 1896) and was inherited by the current owner in 1986. It has been carefully preserved in a smoke-free home for four decades, carrying a beautiful lineage of holiday history. Condition Report: This is an authentic vintage holiday item with beautiful age-appropriate character. Glass : Shows minor surface scratches, faint crazing to the lacquer finish, and a small dark spot/age blemish on one side (clearly documented in photos). No chips or cracks in the main glass body. Mica Glitter : The glitter bands remain largely intact with great texture, though there is a tiny spot of discoloration/minor loss near the top neck of one stripe. Cap/Pike : The metal cap fits securely. The glass pike under the cap is intact. Please review all high-resolution photos with the ruler context for exact condition details before bidding. Sold as-is. Condition: For parts or not working. Category: Collectibles › Holiday & Seasonal › Ornaments. Brand: Unbranded (Made in West Germany).

Antique

No

Provenance

Single Family Heirloom History Available (See Description)

Shape

Ball / Round / Sphere

Occasion

Christmas

Size

Large (4 Inches / Jumbo)

Approximate manufacture year

1950-1959

Vintage

Yes

Personalize

No

Includes

Ornament / West Germany Stamped Metal Cap

Department

Adult

Unit Type

Unit

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Item Height

4 inch

Style

Mid-Century Modern

Features

Decorative, Vintage, Hand-Painted, Textured Mica Glitter, Jumbo Scale

Production Style

Art Glass

Unit Quantity

1

Number of Items

1

Handmade

Yes

Pattern

Vertical Striped / Star Bottom Pattern

Color

Teal / Aqua Blue and White

Material

Glass / Mercury Glass / Mica

Set Includes

Ornament

Age Level

Over 18 Years

Brand

Unbranded (Made in West Germany)

Type

Ornament

Era

1950-1969

Collection

Ornaments

Theme

Periods & Styles / Holiday / Retro

Time Period Manufactured

1950s-1960s (Mid-Century Modern)

Production Technique

Hand-blown glass and hand-applied mica glitter

Country of Origin

Germany