Description
This "Nuremberg Christ Child" is a brand-new ornament, made to look like a family heirloom which can become a family treasure to be passed down to future generations.
- Made in Germany
- Year of origin: ca. 1900
- Mouth-blown glass using authentic old molds- the forms date back to the beginning of the 20th Century
- Hand-painted-The patina finish gives a retro and nostalgic character to the ornament
- Measures 1.18 x 1.5 x 3.25 inches
- Metal cap enclosure at top for easy hanging
- The glass ornament is single packed with a certificate of authenticity
- The ornament box may be used as a presentation packaging or gift box
“Das Christkind” translates as “The Christ Child” in English but Germans don’t think of the Christkind as the baby Jesus. The Christkind is often described as a young girl with ‘Christ-like’ qualities and is often dressed in white and gold, with curly blond hair, a tall golden crown and angel-wing-like long golden sleeves. In some parts of Germany, mainly the south east of the country, children write to the Christkind/Christkindl asking for presents. The letters to the Christkind are decorated with sugar glued to the envelope to make them sparkly and attractive to look at. Children leave the letters on the windowsill at the beginning of or during Advent.
This ornament exemplifies Marolin's niche of producing mouth-blown ornaments using old molds, then painting and finishing the items in such a way to create a vintage or 'antique' appearance. You will notice brush marks, minor color inconsistencies, rubs and an occasional small scratch, or even what appears to be missing paint. These are all part of the artistic charm that goes into the creation of Marolin ornaments.
The place of origin of the glass ornaments is the area around Lauscha in Thuringia. In the beginning it was just a substitute for real fruit which a poor glass-blower could not afford. With time, the diversity of glass ornaments for Christmas trees grew. Their popularity grew and they became a real bestseller. With this nostalgic glass ornament your Christmas tree will become a special eye-catcher! In addition, the ornament is an ideal gift or to collect.
