Antique German Glass Stork Crane Christmas Ornament Spun Glass Tail Clip On 1910
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage figural mercury glass Christmas ornament depicting a classic holiday tom turkey. This highly detailed, molded glass piece features a double-sided design with exquisite detailing from every angle. The front showcases the turkey’s proud posture with a vibrant, hand-painted magenta-pink wattle and bright eye detailing. The reverse features deeply molded tail feathers and hand-painted magenta and gold wing accents. It measures approximately 3 inches from the top feather tip to the base of the glass pike. Ornament is missing the end cap and hook. Hand Blown mercury glass. Missing Components: This ornament is missing its original metal hanging cap and wire loop. Glass Condition: The main glass body is completely intact with no cracks, punctures, or breaks. The raw glass pike/stem at the base is exposed and intact as manufactured, ready for a replacement vintage cap if you choose to hang it. Paint Condition: Features beautiful age-appropriate patina. The hand-painted lacquer finishes remain bright and vibrant with only minor, expected light wear/spotting consistent with mid-century holiday decor. A wonderful, hard-to-find addition to any vintage European glass ornament collection, Kitschmas tree, or Thanksgiving display! Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition details for yourself before purchasing. Ornament will be bubble wrapped and double boxed.