Description

This “Heart with Church and Stars” is a brand-new ornament, made to look like a family heirloom which can become a family treasure to be passed down to future generations.

Made in Germany
Year of origin: around 1900
Mouth-blown glass using authentic old molds- the forms date back to the beginning of the 20th Century
Hand-painted-The patina finish gives a retro and nostalgic character to the ornament
Measures 1.5 x 2.5 x 2.75 inches
Metal cap enclosure at top for easy hanging
The glass ornament is single packed with a certificate of authenticity
The ornament box may be used as a presentation packaging or gift box

This heart-shaped, silver ornament features a hand painted church with a blue roof and steeple set among tall evergreen trees. There is a brightly shining gold star above the church and along the bottom, the greeting “Merry Christmas” is painted in blue lettering. The backside of the ornament displays three gold stars. This serene setting brings the warm feeling of Christmas to any home.

This ornament exemplifies Marolin’s niche of producing mouth-blown ornaments using old molds, then painting and finishing the items in such a way to create a vintage or ‘antique’ appearance. You will notice brush marks, minor color inconsistencies, rubs and an occasional small scratch, or even what appears to be missing paint. These are all part of the artistic charm that goes into the creation of Marolin ornaments.

The place of origin of the glass ornaments is the area around Lauscha in Thuringia. In the beginning it was just a substitute for real fruit which a poor glass-blower could not afford. With time, the diversity of glass ornaments for Christmas trees grew. Their popularity grew and they became a real bestseller. With this nostalgic glass ornament your Christmas tree will become a special eye-catcher! In addition, the ornament is an ideal gift or to collect.