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September 4, 2024: Summer Americana - Day One

Wed, Sep 4, 2024 09:00AM EDT
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Lot 308

GERMAN BLOWN-GLASS FIGURAL SANTA CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, LOT OF FIVE

Estimate: $300 - $500
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GERMAN BLOWN-GLASS FIGURAL SANTA CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, LOT OF FIVE, (updated 8/28/2024) comprising an uncommon Santa tree topper with spun glass base and two children with possibly later-added tinsel and icicles hanging from above his head; a Santa head which would have once had glass eyes; a full-bodied Santa holding a Christmas tree; a Santa with a Christmas tree behind him/over his head; and a Santa in basket. With breakage/separation to tree topper, nine pieces total. Late 19th/first quarter 20th century. Topper 13 1/2" HOA.
Literature: See Lightner - Christmas Rarities: A Pictorial Collection of Rare Antique German Glass Christmas Ornaments, p. 159, fig. 9007 for Santa Head with Glass Eyes; p. 163, fig 9032 for Santa in a Basket; p. 165, fig. 9046 for Santa Standing on a Half Bell; p. 175, fig. 9099 for Santa Under a Tree; p. 176, fig. 9106 for Santa with Legs and Tree.

Condition

Good condition overall; the tree topper having separation and possible breakage to spun glass section with both children and the spun glass itself having come detached from the Santa figure/main body of the tree topper, jagged breakage to the top of the finial, which at one time may have had a tinsel spray coming from it; possible repair to the front foot of the Santa Under a Tree example; the Santa head with loss to hanger loop and cap; others with moderate to minor silvering losses and paint losses.

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