Early 1900s Large Carp. Glass Fish Figural German Ornament. Symbol of Christ

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Early 1900s Large Carp Fish. Glass German Glass Christmas Tree Ornament. Pre-World War I German German Glass Christmas Tree Ornament. This is when the "White Tree" was in vogue, where ornaments had a white, soft pastel appearance. This was in contrasty with the "Victorian Tree" where more color and excess were the norm. This was more of a "Back to Nature" movement with white, clear, and snow like ornaments. The carp is traditional Christmas fare for the Polish, who consume it on Christmas Eve. It is also eaten by the Czechoslovakians and the Slovakians on Christmas as well. The fish has been the symbol of Christ for ever, and it is a revered ornament on the Christmas tree. I must admit that we did catch carp on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, when I was a kid. But we never ate them. I would take them home, and put them under Dahlias and other plants. They made the best of fertilizer, and the Dahlias, the Dinner Plate ones grew and grew... the Carp were fantastic natural fertilizer. So, I loved to catch carp, but for a different reason. Silvered inside. Great pearl and gold colored lacquered. Molding of the fins, eyes, etc. is just excellent. Large red eyes. Lacquered red fins for breathing. A large carp. Slight lifting of paint on top... only slight, and I could have removed flakes, but cannot do that as it is what it is, and that is up to next care-taker. 5.00" and in very good condition. Glass ornament blown in Germany and hand painted there in the period before World War I. I want to add this. Many forget that a positive form had to be carved out of pear wood, and what artistry that took. If a family was more wealthy, they purchased the molds. If they were a poorer family, they rented them from one of six companies who produced the molds for use in this cottage industry. This was a cottage industry, a means for the Germans to make money during the winter when they could not work in the fields. The sons and fathers blew the ornaments. The girls and mom would silver the ornaments inside, and then individually paint the ornaments, and grandma would take to the train station in the spring when the others were back in the fields. Then they went to the sea coast, put on ships, and arrived in New York to be delivered across the country, and we used them to decorate our trees. The origin is Lauscha, Germany. We are an older couple which are down-sizing, and put up one tree in our den and one in our dining room. These ornaments did not fit on the trees this year, and it seems senseless to keep them in boxes in the back closet. So hopefully new caretakers can be found for these German ornaments being listed tonight. There is nothing wrong with these Christmas ornaments These being listed today are in very good shape. They are vintage, not reproductions. I guarantee that. I start all my auctions at .99 cents as it is an auction and I just never cared when I went to live auction and the auctioneer started very high, and then spent time backing down to get a bid. I am more than happy to combine postage to save money. THIS ORNAMENT WILL BE INSURED. THUS THE POSTAGE INCLUDES FULL INSURANCE ON ORNAMENT. Just let me know you are multiple bidding and I will invoice you when you are finished bidding and wish for me to send the items. Then, I will combine postage and send to you, and send final invoice. If any questions about this, please email me. read more

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