Czech Fish Christmas Tree Ornament

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday: Ornaments Pre 1940: item #100408

The fish is an ancient Christian symbol which makes it an appropriate ornament for the Christmas tree. This sparkling fish is blown glass from Czechoslovakia. The metal cap is marked. He is 4 inches long with yellow with red fins and big black eyes. The ornament is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, etc. There is normal silver lose around the pike. Circa: 1930-1940

Father Christmas Glass Tree Ornament

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday: Ornaments Pre 1930: item #100331

Ready to bring Christmas joy to your home, Father Christmas is wearing a long pink coat trimmed in mica And he is clutching a fir tree in his hands. His height is 3 1/2 inches and the condition is quite nice with a bit of silver lose around the pike. Circa: 1920s.

Silver Art Nouveau Christmas Tree Ornaments

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday: Toys Pre 1910: item #100142

These lovely Art Nouveau ornaments were used on the 'white' trees of this period. Victorians wanted lavishly colorful Christmas trees which were no longer stylish in Germany around 1900. At this time for the first time ever, women began to discuss the dos and don'ts of decorating a Christmas tree. The motto was: less is more. And the ornaments were to be consistent with the idea of the fir tree. So here they are, the elegant silver 'natural' ornaments - 2 in the form of clusters of grapes, 2 ac... Click for details

Eskimo Christmas Tree Ornament in Red Suit

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday Pre 1950: item #98528

Ornaments of human figures are some of the most cleverly made pieces of the European glass blowing art. This Eskimo girl in a red costume with mica trim fits into this category. She is 4 inches tall. The pike is marked Czechoslovakia. Condition is very nice with no chips, cracks, etc. There is normal lose of silver around the pike. Circa: Late 1940's early 1950's

German Elephant Christmas Tree Ornament

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday Pre 1940: item #98504

This whimsical elephant ornament is wearing red pants with straps and is playing a brass horn. He is 4 inches tall. Animals have always been a popular decoration for the Christmas tree. His condition is very nice. No chips, cracks etc. He has the normal silver lose around the pike. Circa: 1930's.

Iron Elves Christmas Feather Tree Stand

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday Pre 1920: item #97333

Fabulous handpainted sheet iron feather tree stand. The Christmas tree stand features three elves contemplating their traditional lucky mushrooms. The elves, one each in blue, red and yellow hooded suits, are seated on little grassy knolls planted with flowers. The painted details are terrific; each elf has completly different facial features than his friends. The center pole is painted green with metallic silver highlights.... Click for details

Vintage Bear Clown Christmas Tree Ornament

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday: Ornaments Pre 1940: item #96497

This cute little bear ornament is dressed in a two-buttoned green and copper clown suit with a ruffled collar. He is wearing a tiny hat that covers his right ear and his paws are in his pockets. Bears have alway been a popular animal theme for early German glass blowers. This ornament is in outstanding condition. There is a bit of silver loss around the pike, which is usual. Circa: 1939-1940. Height 4 inches.

Old Composition & Fabric Santa Claus Figure

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday Pre 1940: item #93417

Terrific vintage Santa Clause figure with composition face and boots, felt and satin costume, standing on a mica-covered base. The is a nice example in a good size. Japan, circa 1930. 7" tall. Excellent condition, a little bending to the cardboard base.

Hard Plastic Clown Holiday Candy Container

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday Pre 1960: item #93402

Colorful hard plastic lollipop holder in the form of a clown on wheels. This piece, intended for either Christmas or Easter, is very difficult to find. Made by Rosbro.

Origin: America, circa 1950. Condition: excellent, no cracks, a little paint wear on the nose, a small scratch on the side of one leg, and discoloration to the glue joining the halves. Size: 6-1/2” tall.

Early Vintage Halloween Post Card

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Holiday: Paper Pre 1920: item #91938

Very nice embossed vintage Halloween postcard featuring a line of girls dressed as ghosts and carrying smoking jack o'lanterns. The colors are bright and fresh. Postmarked (date illegible).

Origin: America, circa 1915. Condition: excellent, sharp corners, no tears or creases. Size: 5-1/2" x 3-1/2".