Antique New Year Postcard GEL Angel Bells Embossed German 1910s

USD 10.00

Condition: Used

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View Antique New Year Postcard GEL Angel Bells Embossed German 1910s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This card is aGEL card (gelatin relief), a premium early 20th-century printing technique prized by collectors for itsraised surface, luminous color depth, and soft sheen. Angel and cherub imagery. GEL (gelatin relief) printing for enhanced texture and brilliance. Beautiful and dramatic antique  New Year greeting postcard  featuring a winged cherub/angel figure seated atop a globe, holding ringing bells—an enduring symbol of hope, renewal, and the arrival of the New Year. This card is a  GEL card (gelatin relief) , a premium early 20th-century printing technique prized by collectors for its  raised surface, luminous color depth, and soft sheen . The angel is framed by holly, wreaths, and large embossed bells, all set within an ornate silver-toned border. Below the globe, the greeting reads  “New Year Greetings” , making this a classic seasonal postcard from the  Golden Age of Postcards . 🔔  Design & Symbolism: Winged angel/cherub representing protection, hope, and renewal Bells symbolizing the ringing in of the New Year Holly and wreaths associated with winter and celebration Globe imagery suggesting fresh beginnings for the year ahead Dramatic silver and metallic accents with heavy embossing GEL (gelatin relief) printing for enhanced texture and brilliance 🖨️  Printing & Production Details: Printed in Germany , noted on the reverse Divided back format: “For Correspondence” / “For Address Only” Series marking  No. 22  visible on back High-quality German lithography, widely regarded as the finest of the era Strong embossing impressions visible from the front artwork 📮  Postal History: Mailed with a  1¢ green Washington stamp  (used 1908–1922) Handwritten New Year message:  “A happy New Year from Vira” Addressed to  Larchmont, New York Clear evidence of real postal use, adding social and historical interest 📅  Dating the Card: Divided back (post-1907) German printing (pre-1918 import period) GEL printing style and New Year theme place this card circa  1909–1916 , firmly within the  Golden Age of Postcards 📜  Condition Notes: Used Strong GEL surface with visible raised relief Heavy embossing throughout Light age toning, surface wear, and soft corner wear consistent with age Colors remain vibrant and eye-catching Overall very nice antique condition for a card over 100 years old ✨  Highly Desirable For Collectors Of: GEL (gelatin relief) postcards Antique New Year & holiday cards Angel and cherub imagery Embossed German postcards Pre-World War I ephemera Early 20th-century postal history A  standout New Year GEL postcard  with striking imagery, rich symbolism, and authentic mailed history—perfect for serious collectors or a seasonal antique display. Happy to combine shipping and answer any questions 🎉 Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.