Marolin (#2011098) Vintage Mouthblown Glass Ornament Airship over New York

Description

This “Airship Over New York” 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: ca 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 2.75 x 3.25 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

The arrival of The Hindenburg over New York must have been an amazing sight in 1937. It was the largest airship of its type and was manufactured in Germany. It was the first to offer luxurious transatlantic travel for the rich and famous of the time. Did you know that the airship was making an unscheduled detour over the city in an effort to make up lost time due to thunderstorms over Boston? What an incredible sight! Very sadly, later in the evening of May 6, 1937, disaster struck when the airship exploded above a New Jersey airfield. Ultimately it was the end of the Zeppelin era.

This ornament commemorates the ship in all its glory on its flight over New York City. The front features a depiction of the ship over the city while the back is scattered with silver stars.

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.