Antique Spun-Glass Father Christmas Ornament (c. 1900–1930)

Antique Spun-Glass Father Christmas Ornament (c. 1900–1930)Bring a touch of old world enchantment to your festive collection with this exceptional antique Father Christmas ornament, a rare example of early 20th century German craftsmanship. Created circa 19001930, the piece pairs a beautifully printed lithograph figure with an extraordinarily delicate hand formed spun glass skirt a highly sought after material renowned for its shimmering, halo like effect and remarkable fragility. This ornament is further

This angel is accompanied by oral provenance indicating that she once formed part of the Bletchley Museum collection

Suspended from a delicate sterling silver satellite chain

Frame measures 37 × 27 cm

vintage qualities and as such

Length: 10 cm

dreamlike motif seen only in early Japanese export ornaments

preserving the beautiful detail of the fern

and highly collectible

• Ring band: sterling silver (925)

and steeped in festive nostalgia

The richly coloured lithograph shows Father Christmas carrying a basket of toys and holding a sprig of holly

making it both charming and slightly whimsical in the most collectible way