AWESOME Antique 1920-30 Kugel 4.5"Cobalt Blue Grape Cluster Xmas Ornament German

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View AWESOME Antique 1920-30 Kugel 4.5"Cobalt Blue Grape Cluster Xmas Ornament German with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Up for your consideration is a Antique Kugel 4.5" tall X 2.5" wide. Capped in brass to keep the silver interiors from oxidizing and to provide an attractive hanging apparatus, the Kugel was born. The German Kugel: A Christmas Tradition. In 2026, vintage Christmas decor is experiencing a significant resurgence, characterized by nostalgic elements that evoke warmth and charm. This trend includes classic ornaments, antique finishes, and traditional greenery, appealing to those seeking a unique holiday aesthetic. Vintage Christmas Decor Trends for 2026The revival of vintage decor is shaping the holiday season. Here are key trends:Classic Ornaments - Vintage-inspired ornaments are becoming popular, featuring designs reminiscent of past decades.Nostalgic Color Palettes - Traditional colors like deep reds, greens, and golds are making a comeback, enhancing the vintage feel.Heirloom Pieces - Items such as mercury glass and velvet ribbons are being favored for their timeless appeal and craftmanship.Sustainable Choices - Many consumers are opting for vintage decor as a sustainable alternative, emphasizing eco-friendly practices in holiday decorating. * * * * *TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE AFTER CHRISTMAS. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026! FYI...Presently, all my listings are on sale with an additional coupon. I am trying to give my customers a helping hand on finding the perfect ornament before the holiday rush. I will stop selling my vintage and antique Christmas ornaments in early December. I am scheduled for surgery and will not be able to ship ornaments after the surgery. Thank for understanding. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Make me an offer I can't refuse! If you are looking for less expensive Vintage Christmas ornaments, please check out my other Ebay store: Google search this: https://www.ebay.com/usr/grandmaella11 The prices are affordable and the ornaments are in great condition. Thank you. Up for your consideration is a Antique Kugel 4.5" tall X 2.5" wide Cobalt Blue Glass Grape Cluster Christmas Holiday Ornament.This antique Christmas ornament will be a unique addition to your collection. Its thick and heavy design, along with its cobalt blue color and grape cluster shape, makes it a standout piece. This ornament is not painted cobalt blue. The ornament is actually made of cobalt blue glass.The ornament features a hand-blown glass production technique and is made of brass and glass materials.Made in Germany in the late 1920's to early 1930's. Good antique condition with discoloration of the brass cap. This is normal, commensurate with age. Please use all photos for a full and accurate description.I do my absolute best to research and identify items correctly and do my best to point out and identify any issues with pieces. Please bear in mind that many of the pieces are vintage and antique and will sometimes have some minor wear and character or irregularity that is the hallmark and authentication of aged and hand-wrought merchandise. Please examine the photographs closely as these are part of the description. ******************************************************************************The German Kugel: A Christmas TraditionThe kugel is the earliest form of German glass Christmas decoration, its predecessor being the “witch ball”, an unsilvered glass sphere hung from windows to ward off evil spirits (supposedly repulsed by round shapes). In the 1850’s, when a glass silvering formula was developed by Laushan glass blower, Louis Greiner-Schlotfeder, these witch balls found new purpose as reflective Christmas ornaments. Capped in brass to keep the silver interiors from oxidizing and to provide an attractive hanging apparatus, the Kugel was born. Soon after, this same glass blower was credited with making the first molded glass ornament-- creating a pine cone shaped kugel by blowing a thin glass bubble into a cookie mold. Thus, the German town of Lauscha, nestled deep in the Thuringian forest, became the center of the blown-glass ornament trade in Germany. Ornament making began as a cottage industry there, with whole families involved in production year round. Grandfathers, fathers, and sons blew glass in home-based foundries; while grandmothers, mothers, and daughters focused their efforts on silvering-- perhaps around the same table the family ate their meals. Larger glass-blowing workshops, and eventually dedicated factories, grew out of increasing consumer demand for these festive baubles. New and inventive shapes were created with an expanded colour pallet and improved lustre and technique.Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, whose birthplace was located within 50 miles of Thuringia, helped to spread the popularity of tree decorating when he and his wife, Queen Victoria, were depicted trimming the royal family Christmas tree (most likely with German-made ornaments) in an engraving published by the Illustrated London News. Queen Victoria’s popularity with her subjects made the custom fashionable-- not only in Britain, but throughout her empire worldwide. Today hand-blown German Kugels have maintained their collectible appeal. Their magical lustre, weight, and patina being distinct amongst most other ephemeral antique Christmas decorations.It will be a great addition to your vintage Christmas Ornament Collection.Please enlarge all photos that I have taken to see the condition of this ornament. Please remember, the ornament was made in the 1930's. It will show signs of age, use and storage. Ornament has been carefully wrapped in tissue and bubble wrap. ******************************************************************************Contact me through eBay messages with any questions. Please do not hesitate to contact me.We ship via USPS.We only ship to Continental US customers.We will be listing many more vintage Christmas ornaments. You will love the selection. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!Please check back again soon!PS ... Please take the time to read some of my stellar Ebay feedbacks. I am truly dedicated to maintaining a five star rating and will always domy best to please my customers.***************************************************************************Welcome to my eBay store,I am an avid collector of everything Christmas especially antique and vintage Christmas ornaments. Now that I am retired, I find it necessary to downsize. Buy with confidence. I personally pick and chooseonly the very best ornaments from my collection tosell on eBay.I hope you check back often as I will be listing many beautiful antique and vintage Christmas ornaments.It’s never too early to get into the holiday spirit. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Holiday & Seasonal › Ornaments. Brand: Kugel.

Origin

Germany

Antique

Yes

Shape

Grape Cluster

Occasion

Christmas

Size

Medium

Year Manufactured

1920

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Item Height

4.5

Style

Victorian

Features

Vintage

Production Style

Cobalt Glass

Number of Items

1

Item Width

2 1/2 in

Handmade

Yes

Pattern

Grapes

Color

Cobalt Blue

Material

Glass

Set Includes

Ornament

Recipient

Family

Subject

Grape Cluster

Brand

Kugel

Type

Ornament

Collection

Ornaments

Theme

Antique Cobalt Blue Grape Cluster

Time Period Manufactured

1920-1929

Production Technique

Hand Blown Glass