Antique German Xmas Ornament Foxy Grandpa/Hans Clown on a Reflector Indent RARE
Antique German Xmas Ornament Foxy Grandpa/Hans Clown on a Reflector Indent RARE. Early 1900s from Lauscha Germany winter cottage industry effort. This complex hand blown and molded glass ornament is all original. Foxy Grandpa, also referred to as Hans the Clown’s head sits atop a deep floral reflector indent. He’s given a rarity of R-2 in “Christmas Rarities ” by John Lightner. Completely intact glass with metal hanging cap most likely original. Internal silvering strong on the indent and faded or not present in the head. Foxy Grandpa identification is due to the presence of eyeglasses. Gelatin paint on the head and either gelatin or egg tempera pink on the indent. Paints were made with materials available on the farm. Thanks for looking, and feel free to browse. I have several rare original and artisan restored ornaments available this season.