Kugel ornaments are a type of traditional German glass ornament. These caps are stamped West Germany. The first glass kugels produced in Germany were balls, while later ones had more intricate shapes. The Kugels were too heavy to hang on tree branches so they were suspended from the ceiling. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. Kugel production expanded to include fruit shapes, ribbed balls, teardrops and egg-shaped glass ornaments. Antique 1-Green and 1- Blue Grape Clusters Glass Kugel Christmas Ornaments 5", 4 Pcs Original Vintage Green & Silver Glass Christmas Kugel / Ornament Germany, Vintage 6" Round Green Original Heavy Glass Kugel Christmas/Ornament,Germany, ANTIQUE MERCURY GLASS ROUND CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS KUGELS (6) $29.99. Their purpose was to ward off witches, "who were thought to be repulsed by round shapes," McManus says. Has brass cap virtually flush with surface of ornament. Set of Two Apothecary Jars. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Antique Feather Tree Ornament for sale | eBay The latter are fastened to pieces of wire and secured to each muntin with utility wax. 59.79, 74.74 From Estate. The joy is in the doing. You'll find the ornaments in antiques shops and online from about $40 to more than $1,000, depending on the size, shape, and availability of the shade. The blown, molded, figural glass ornaments that we are familiar with today evolved from the tradition of blowing kugels. Kugels were manufactured in Germany from as early as 1840 until the early 1900s. Kugels are the earliest form of glass Christmas decorations. VINTAGE BLUE COLOR KUGEL ORIGINAL BRASS CAP & RING GERMAN CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT. Hand Blown Christmas Ornaments With Santa Doll in a Stocking and Teddy Bear Snoozing on the Moon, Libbey Snowflake Flare Top Tumblers, Set of 3, Libbey Snowflake Highball Glasses, Set of 2. Learn from other collectors before you invest in an expensive kugel. Pre-Owned. The kugel, German for ball or sphere, was born. 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars (1) $19.75 $ 19. w/ Love Birds, Vintage Waterford Marquis Crystal 2.5 Angel Ornament, Large Beautiful Amethyst Glass PURPLE HEART Window Ornament 6 Inches. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Glass Kugel Style Silver Spiked Ball Christmas Tree Ornament 2" (14) at the best online prices at eBay! Now I will know what to look for when I grab them at Estate Sales and hopefully you will too. A fixture drips with dazzling glass baugles in various sizes that are attached with fourteen-gauge wire. The outside colors are red, cobalt, blue, green, silver, gold and amethyst. We pass them back and forth between families each year (despite an unfortunate accident my brother-in-law had with it a couple of years agothank goodness for our local antique restorer!). Most kugels originated in France and Germany. Thesereproduction very collectable too. This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Kugel Ornaments(A German word that means ball). 35.95, 39.94 (26% off), Sale Price 89.82 Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. In 1848, the first glass ornament, a kugel, appeared in Germany. Holiday trees in 1840 were adorned with apples, gilded and natural fruits and nuts, cookies, popcorn and cranberries, as well as homemade paper items, candles, cornucopias, and presents. (26% off), Sale Price CA$63.21 (26% off), Sale Price CA$17.90 RARE. !!! vintage BLUE German KUGEL Christmas ornament, berry - eBay Christmas Ornaments 1.5", Vintage Kugel Set of 8 Clear Etched Glass Christmas Ornaments Different Shapes, Set of 3 Vintage Kugel Mercury Glass Hearts, 35 Antique German Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments Kugel Santa Birds, Ornaments,Christmas,Feather Tree Ornaments,Blown Glass,Vintage,Japan,Kugel Style, Antique Japan Glass Christmas Ornament Red Feather Tree Strawberry 1930's, Lot of 4 Vintage Kugel ? The predecessors of these beloved Victorian Christmas ornaments began in an unsilvered form that were hung in windows to ward off evil spirits or witches, a tradition dating back to the 17th century in England and spreading to the colonies in America in the 18th century. It is quite common to display egg shaped kugels at Easter and Heart shapes at Valentines day. #2, antique KUGEL GLASS GRAPE CLUSTER CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT silver, RARE. Authentic 70s vintage Shiny Brite boxes from that time display the Poloron trademark, a red circle with a large white P and the name Poloron on all four sides of the box. Kugels range in shape and styles, according to the artist that made them and the season they are displayed. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. #2 at the best online prices at eBay! In the 1890s, the center of kugel manufacturing shifted to Nancy, France. Glass globes were first used as reflection balls in the 1700s, hanging from windows, ceilings, or placed in gardens. Original Price 74.74 After WWIILauscha residents fleeing East Germany brought glass ornament molds that had been in their families for generations with them to the West German town of Neustadt. France | English (US) | (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. Indeed, the first glass spheres, called "witch balls," were hung year-round in windows and doors in 17th-century England and later in the United States. The raised glass surrounding the hole is technically called a pike or spear but most collectors just say "neck" which is the term we'll use. Original Price CA$85.42 Christopher Radko, in the year 2001 introduced Shiny Brite, a vintage-inspired line featuring recreations of uniquely American ornaments. 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