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Up for sale is a beautiful lot of 15 authentic vintage mercury glass / silvered glass Christmas tree ornaments. Dating from the post-World War II boom era (late 1940s into the 1950s), this instant collection features iconic styling reminiscent of the classic Shiny Brite brand. Because they feature brilliant interior silvering and metal caps, they represent the highly sought-after post-war design era when wartime material restrictions were lifted.Lot Highlights & Shapes Included:
* Indents & Reflectors: Features a striking double-indent/reflector ornament with bright magenta paint and white stencils.
* Figural & Unique Shapes: Includes tiered spinning tops, bells, and classic ribbed teardrops.
* Hand-Painted Details: Decorated with hand-applied mica glitter flakes, horizontal accent stripes, and stenciled patterns.
* Color Palette: A vibrant assortment of vintage hot pinks, gold, teal, silver, and soft yellow-greens.Condition:
These are genuine vintage holiday items showing a lovely, authentic aged patina. There is some typical silvering loss, light paint wear, and minor oxidation around the metal caps consistent with age, which adds to their nostalgic charm. No cracks or major chips observed on the glass bodies. Comes housed safely in a partitioned cardboard organizer box (please note: the box is functional for storage/shipping but is generic/worn).Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the visual condition description. Perfect for a kitsch mid-century tree or a vintage holiday display!
