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Lot of 3 Antique Victorian German Glass Kugel Christmas Ornaments Lauscha Starburstđź“ť ITEM SPECIFICS
Brand: Unbranded (Authentic Lauscha, Germany Artisan Glasswork)
Origin: Lauscha, Thuringia, Germany (Premium Antique Import)
Production Era: Late Victorian / Edwardian Era (Circa 1880s–1900s)
Features: Matching 3-Piece Lot, Heavy-Gauge Hand-Blown Glass, Internal Silver Nitrate Mirror Lining, Embossed Antique Metal Caps with Hanging Rings & Gold Cord Knots
Design Motif: 2 Baroque Relief Cartouche Scroll Patterns, 1 Dimensional Raised Starburst/Ice-Crystal Pattern
Material: Thick-Walled Flint Glass, Silver Nitrate Coating, Brass/Spelter Alloy Caps
Mint Green Kugel Circumference: 12.5 inches wide (Weight: 5.0 oz) 4” wide, 9” long with cord
Magenta Purple Kugel Circumference: 12 3/8 inches wide (Weight: 4.5 oz) 4” wide, 9” long with cord
Amber Yellow Kugel Circumference: 12 1/8 inches wide (Weight: 4.0 oz) 4” wide, 9” long with cord
Total Lot Weight: 13.5 oz
Condition: Used (Excellent antique condition with authentic internal silvering spots, original caps, and zero cracks—see description)📄 DESCRIPTION
Lot of 3 Antique Victorian German Glass Kugel Ornaments – Molded Scroll & Starburst – Circa 1890
Infuse your holiday decor, tree layout, or antique vignette with the ultimate breath of 19th-century European luxury with this remarkable matching lot of 3 authentic Victorian glass kugel Christmas ornaments. Meticulously hand-blown over 120 years ago in the world-famous glassblowing capital of Lauscha, Germany, these heavy, substantial baubles stand as elite examples of early holiday art.The lot features an exceptional array of rare colors and mold patterns that depart from standard smooth spheres. The first two ornaments—rendered in a soft mint celadon green and a rich honey amber-yellow—showcase a highly detailed, repeating molded baroque cartouche scrollwork design. The third ornament features a breathtaking, deep magenta plum-purple coloration styled with a prominent, geometric multi-pointed raised starburst or frosted ice-crystal relief. Rather than using thin modern glass, these feature thick antique glass bodies lined internally with classic silver nitrate to create a beautiful, rich depth of color. Each kugel is crowned with its original, ornately detailed metal decorative cap and suspension loop.🏠Manufacturing History & Company Background
The Magic of the German Kugel: Derived from the German word for sphere or ball, \"Kugels\" were the very first glass Christmas ornaments ever created. Originally produced in the mid-1800s as heavy \"witch balls\" to ward off evil spirits, German artisans in the Thuringia region refined the craft using specialized iron molds, turning them into high-end holiday luxury goods that were exported to elite department stores across America.Aged Silvering Patina: Because these are true 19th-century antiques, the internal silvering has naturally oxidized over the decades, creating beautiful dark \"spots\" or ghosting inside the glass. This natural aging process is highly desired by advanced antiquarians because it serves as an ironclad guarantee of authenticity, validating that the piece is a genuine Victorian heirloom and not a modern reproduction.đź“Ź Exact Measurements & Weights
- Mint Green Kugel:12.5” Circumference | 5.0 oz Weight | 4” wide | 9” long with cord
- Magenta Purple Kugel:12 3/8” Circumference | 4.5 oz Weight |4” wide | 9” long with cord
- Amber Yellow Kugel:12 1/8” Circumference | 4.0 oz Weight |4” wide | 9” long with cord
- Total Lot Weight:13.5 oz — These are heavy, dense, and exceptionally valuable antique glass heirlooms. They will be packaged with absolute white-glove museum security. Each kugel will be isolated in a thick foam cocoon, wrapped individually in multiple dense layers of professional bubble wrap, and shipped fast inside a sturdy box to guarantee a completely flawless arrival.
✨ Condition Details
- Glass Flaws:Flawless antique structural shape. There areabsolutely zero chips, zero cracks, zero surface fractures, and zero flea bitesanywhere on the glass bodies or around the top neck joints.
- Hardware & Caps:All three original embossed metal caps are securely attached, level, and feature their original hanging rings.
- Silvering & Color:The exterior glass bodies are smooth, glossy, and hold a gorgeous uniform sheen. In perfect accordance with true Victorian glass aging, there are beautiful areas of expected internal silvering loss, minor dark spotting, and oxidation visible inside the glass cores, creating an exceptional antique look.
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About Old FloridaVintage
Welcome to my store! I moved down to sunny Florida 6 years ago from up north. Most of the wonderful treasures I list here were cherished pieces kept in my previous northern home. My home here in Florida is quite a bit smaller and has a completely different aesthetic, so I am lovingly sending these items off to find a wonderful new home where they can be appreciated and enjoyed all over again! I also love to find things at estate sales, yard sales and moving sales which we have an abundance of here in SW Florida. I love finding them new homes and saving things from the landfill. Most of my shipping supplies I source from local businesses or my neighborhood and construction sites. I try to reuse and recycle most of my packing supplies too.đźš› Shipping & Handling Policy
We take great pride in our secure packing and lightning-fast shipping! Items are packaged with extreme care using professional bubble wrap and sturdy boxing to ensure safe transit.
Our Shipping Schedule: We ship items every single day.
Orders placed Monday through Thursday ship the next day.
Orders placed on Friday are shipped out on Saturday if they are thru USPS. FedEx and UPS won’t ship until Monday.
Orders placed over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) are shipped out first thing on Monday morning.
Carrier Selection: We flexibly utilize USPS, UPS, and FedEx—automatically selecting whichever carrier offers the most reliable, safest, and cheapest rate to your specific zip code to keep your costs down!14-Day Return Policy
We offer a hassle-free 14-day return policy. If you change your mind, you may return the item within 2 weeks of delivery.
Please note: The buyer is responsible for paying all return shipping costs. Once the item is returned and received back in its original condition, a full refund will be issued for the purchase cost of the item.Vintage Disclaimer
Please Note Regarding Vintage Items:
This is a genuine vintage, pre-owned utilitarian item manufactured decades ago. Antique and vintage items often feature unique manufacturing traits or gentle evidence of prior use. We do our absolute best to describe the exact condition and provide extensive high-resolution photography. Please review all photos using the zoom feature to confirm the physical details meet your expectations before making a purchase. Thank you!🏷️ TAGS & KEYWORDS
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