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Thank you for visiting Art & Beautiful Things, where we enjoy finding and preserving beautiful pieces from the past. Vintage Christmas ornaments are especially wonderful because each one carries a little bit of holiday history with it.
Description
Offered here is a vintage hand-painted glass teardrop Christmas ornament with classic mid-century holiday styling. Teardrop ornaments are loved for their elegant elongated shape and graceful presence on the tree, while the hand-painted decoration gives each piece its own individual character. Depending on the example, these ornaments may feature floral designs, stenciled scenes, mica or glitter accents, stripes, indents, color washes, or other period embellishments.
These graceful glass ornaments have been used to decorate Christmas trees for generations. Their long, slender shapes were especially effective at catching and reflecting the glow of Christmas lights, adding movement, sparkle, and dimension among the branches.
Vintage examples were produced in many countries and in countless variations. Depending upon the individual ornament, these pieces may feature silvered or unsilvered glass, transparent or colored finishes, painted decoration, glitter, mica, textured surfaces, twisted or molded shapes, and other decorative details.
Because we are listing a large collection of vintage Christmas ornaments, this description is intentionally written to accommodate the many variations found within this style. Please carefully review all photographs, as they are an important part of the description and show the exact ornament you will receive.
These older ornaments were made to be enjoyed, and many have survived decades of Christmas celebrations. They make wonderful additions to vintage Christmas collections, traditional trees, feather trees, ornament displays, holiday arrangements, or mixed collections of antique and vintage glass ornaments.
Our vintage ornaments are sold as found. We do not repaint, restore, or otherwise alter them. Caps, wires, hangers, and other components may have been replaced during the ornament’s lifetime, and we cannot guarantee that these components are original to the ornament.
Measurements
Please see photographs for size and scale.
Condition
Condition is consistent with age and use. Vintage glass ornaments may show age-related wear including paint loss, fading, discoloration, oxidation, spotting, scratches, surface wear, loss of glitter or decorative material, and wear around the neck or cap area. These characteristics are part of the history and charm of vintage Christmas ornaments.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the condition of the individual ornament included in this listing.
Shipping & Packaging
At Art and Beautiful Things, great care is taken in preparing each item for shipment. Fragile and collectible pieces are professionally packed using substantial protective materials, clean boxes, and generous bubble wrap to help ensure safe delivery. Orders valued over $100 include insurance for additional peace of mind. A handling fee is included to help cover the cost of quality packing supplies and the time required to properly protect these special pieces. We proudly reuse clean recycled packing materials whenever possible as part of our commitment to sustainability while still ensuring your item arrives safely and securely.
Thank you for visiting Art & Beautiful Things. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or requests for additional photographs.
