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Antique German Copper Wire Tinsel Angel Hair Envelope Christbaum Schmuck Vintage
Authentic early German Christmas tree decoration (Christbaum-Schmuck). Features a bundle of fine, smooth copper wire strands (glattes Engelshaar Kupfer) in its original printed German paper envelope.
Origin: GermanyMaterial: Genuine Copper Wire / Paper PackagingDimensions: Envelope measures approximately 8.5" long
Envelope Translation:Christbaum-Schmuck: Christmas Tree Ornament / Decorationglattes Engelshaar: Smooth Angel HairKupfer: Copper
Material: Fine drawn copper metal wire strands paired with its original printed paper.
Production Time PeriodEstimated Era: Circa 1920s – 1940s (Interwar to mid-century era).
Historical Context: Germany (specifically regions like Nuremberg and Thuringia) was the primary global exporter of fine metal wire tinsel (Lametta) and metal angel hair (Engelshaar). The use of traditional German Fraktur/Blackletter typography on the minimalist paper packaging strongly points to production prior to or during the 1930s–1940s, before synthetic spun glass and plastic standardizations took over in the post-WWII era.
Condition:Excellent vintage condition for age. Paper packet shows mild age toning and minor wear consistent with storage. Copper wire strands retain deep, rich copper sheen with light vintage patina.
