Hang manga ornaments from zazzle on your tree this holiday season. Kugel is the german word for ball which is frequently used when asking for or describing an ornament. All our kugels are made with a glass loop at the top for hanging with a wire or ribbon. But now that weve carved the turkey, im ready to deck the freaking halls. I love these paper star ornaments from thats my letter. How to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. Antique german blue mercury glass sphere shaped 5 kugel christmas tree ornament. If you are doing this book club diy for a book worm, select his or her favorite novel titles.
The history of antique kugel christmas ornaments martha stewart. Dec 5, 2017 authentic antique kugels made mostly in france and germany beginning collectors study the characteristics of antique kugels found here. A comparison of the stars marked in figures 24 shows that the ptolemaic stellar. Book club members are all so warmhearted and always up for a fun dicsusion about a good book. Oct 20, 20 how to make junk journal out of an old book part 1 step by step diy tutorial for beginners. It is heavy and is so much nicer than pictured, the. Ragon house 2 in ribbed red mercury glass kugel ornament set6. Personalized ornaments make distinctive gifts, or round out your own collection with stockings and tree skirts to match. I also own very expensive authentic vintage french kugel ornaments but these are just as beautiful.
There are a bunch of fake ornaments being sold on german ebay right now and they are making their way to us ebay. Get the best deal for kugel ornament from the largest online selection at. An antique christmas kugel, or by its full german name, biedermeierkugel, is a. I was so happy to find these and the other colors in the kugel style because i cant stand those cheesy aluminum caps. Dec 08, 2011 its perfect for these type of ornaments because the pages have started to turn yellow, which will give the ornaments an aged look. Start a new holiday tradition with thousands of festive designs to choose from. Remove the cap from the ornament and push the miniature books through the opening. Beware of german sellers describing rare or older figural ornaments.
A profusion of kugel grapes and other ornaments in cool tones is piled on an antique silverplated tea tray and secured with utility wax. These ornaments were not sold in america until 1880. All are guaranteed to be authentic and many of them are examples that are featured in the book. Learn everything to know about collecting these christmas antiques. The silvery, shining glass of a victorian kugel ornament is a mirror to the past. And you dont need a lot of time, either just 5 to 10 minuites, tops. Nov 02, 2017 the best christmas ornaments book 30 delightful ideas for the whole family to enjoy, in a handy printable format. Vintage silver crinkle mercury glass ornament with cap kugel 5 material. The kugel was a large hollow ball ranging in size from 1 inch to 18 inches. Book ornaments can be described as a book designer tool to further connect a books body composition together and enhance the reading experience for the reader.
Get the best deals on kugel ornament when you shop the largest online selection at. Personalized ornaments make distinctive gifts, or round out. The book has over 800 images of 570 authentic kugels. An ornament shouldnt distract from the content, but rather be an influential silent partner in the background and when noticed should be pleasant to look at. Library ornaments make for brilliantly simple gifts in the present, and promise to be meaningful keepsakes for memories in the years to come. Like you, we treasure the past, and we wish to preserve the best of what was created in the past for future generations to use and appreciate. I highly recommend these vs other cheap looking glass ornaments.
The sphere enclosing various various figures inside protects finer details from damage and dust. I have them in a large bowl with assorted mercury glass ornaments and lit. Im not trying to say im unique here seems lots of people with blogs are making decorations with book pages. See more ideas about kugel, ornaments, antique christmas. All items all desk accessories magnet magnets nypl ornaments ornaments signature collection sort by.
John lightner has done a wonderful book on glass figural ornaments. Antique kugels that are featured in the book kugels. Just obtained a huge lot of antique ornaments, most of which i know are authentic and old. These are clever ornaments shaped like people or things, as opposed to plain old glass balls. Golden snitches for harry potter fans may the ornaments be forever in your favor relevant to both books and movies this year. Get the best deals on kugel ornament when you shop the largest. But the caps appear somewhat different from those im seeing in completed auctions. Buy and sell antique kugel christmas ornaments and buy the book, kugels. So glad that i found these at such a reasonable price.
Like the rest of the sane world, i shuddered when i saw christmas trees in lowes in late august. This one made from vintage books is my favoriteand if you could waxproof the books, youd still be able to read them later. Also we are researcher and publishers of some books about. Nov 26, 2012 juniper books offers instructions for several creative bookish menorahs. Book club christmas ornaments make wonderful gifts for book club members, but are also perfect for placing on your own tree as a special gift to yourself. Kugels were made during the late 1800s, so they are antique. Vintage kugel ribbed grapes shape 3 red glass christmas ornament beautiful used in great condition for age. A majority of my efforts with glass in the last few years have been spent making ornaments. Book design ornaments download free vectors, clipart. The history of antique kugel christmas ornaments martha. Unfollow kugel ornaments to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Hang book ornaments from zazzle on your tree this holiday season. The ribbing allows them to reflect light, which is lovely. Vintage christmas ornaments, from cardboard dresdens to. There are a lot of good christmas books dealing with antique christmas items. Bookworm with books glass ornament bronners christmas. Christmas kugels kugel is the name of heavy glass christmas ornaments that were made in germany from as early as 1840 to the early 1900s. If youre an avid collector looking for your next great addition, or searching for a great place to start a tradition with your friends or family, make sure you check out our christmas ornaments at cafepress.
Dec 10, 2012 may the ornaments be forever in your favor. Hallmark has a special bella and edward wedding ornament. I believe this is a vintage kugel glass grape cluster ornament, but with all the reproductions out t i cant be positive. Fifty shades of grey ornaments for your christian grey tree hallmark has a special bella and edward wedding ornament and zazzle has a zillion bookrelated choices. For our purposes, a kugel is an art glass, mouth blown ball used for decoration. Kugel is the name of heavy glass christmas ornaments that were made in.
Homemade by jill recommends adding basic ornaments for a bright pop of holiday. I was so happy to find these and the other colors in the kugel style because i cant stand those cheesy aluminum caps on other glass ornaments. Buy ragon house 2 in ribbed red mercury glass kugel ornament set6. Fostoria useful and ornamental hardcover collector books. High to low az za oldest to newest newest to oldest best selling. Kugel, always offering the finest works of art, moved to the left bank of the seine in 2004. Grab one or grab them all, but make sure to include a grinch ornament on your christmas tree this year. Ornaments kugels friendship balls iron art glass designs. Due to the rarity and value of authentic german kugel ornaments, which by many are thought to be the first glass ornaments ever for tree decorating, t have been many fakes, copies, and replicas created.
Blown mercury glass kugel birds w clip christmas ornaments. Included were 2 boxes of mercury glass ornaments that appear similar to kugels ive seen in books very heavy, and have definite age. To access a condition description and more photos, just click on the photo. I love the simplicity of book page crafts ornaments. It is heavy and is so much nicer than pictured, the silver is missing in spots but still provides a nice shine.
Set of 5 vintage silver mercury round crackle glass heavy kugel ornaments. Christmas ornaments book red ted art make crafting with. Comfy on a stack of books, our little green bookworm devours chapter after chapter with the help of his prescription glasses. The blown, molded, figural glass ornaments that we are familiar with today evolved from the tradition of blowing kugels. It doesnt take long to be able to tell the difference. The following antique kugels are some of the best that we have to offer for sale. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Vintage ornaments kugel style crackle glass christmas.
Get the best deals on kugel ornament when you shop the largest online. So, grab your old, not worthy books, scissors and glue and make a rosette book page ornament with me. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These are the books ive used for our christmas book page ornaments, most of which would simply be disposed of after not selling at thrift stores. The silvery, shining glass of a victorian kugel ornament is a mirror onto the past. But the caps appear somewhat different from those im seeing in completed. No chipping or cracks on outside but looks like there are some inside. Of the devatas of angkor wat by marchal, sappho and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Antique kugel christmas ornament mercury glass amethyst rare japan 2. I have photographed this kugel in a few different light settings to try and best capture what it looks like in hand side notes. One aspect to keep in mind with these ornaments, like most collectibles, is condition. Some of the fakes include any hindenburg busts, most all zeppelins, mary holding the baby jesus, the singing frog. German mercury glass kugel christmas ornament silver. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Many fake ornaments being sold as old the ebay community. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Real miniature kugels are not as easy to find as larger kugels. Although the word kugel means round ball in german, original kugels were also made in the shape of grapes, apples, pears. Grapes were made in both stylized and naturalistic forms.
I have a few of the very expensive large french kugel style mercury glass ornaments but didnt want to spend that kind of money on more of them. An antique christmas obsession are noted with the word book next to the description. This is a project tutorial that i did several years ago. A sphere is first blown out of glass tubing, leaving a narrow tube attached to the bottom. Gold antique kugel christmas ornaments for sale click on any photo below to access the condition description and additional photo for the featured antique kugel christmas ornament. Christmas ornaments book red ted art make crafting. Although the word kugel means round ball in german, original kugels were also made in the shape of grapes, apples, pears, pine cones, berries, tear drops and balls with melonstyle ribs.
Antique kugel christmas ornaments in a wide variety of shapes and colors, including some of. Choose from over a million free vectors, clipart graphics, vector art images, design templates, and illustrations created by artists worldwide. The best christmas ornaments book 30 delightful ideas for the whole family to enjoy, in a handy printable format. Nyoman masriadi, james nares, erik parker, ivan navarro and mark. Write the names of books that your book club has read on the little miniature books. She used a blank page in the book for stamping this page is actually the backside of the title page of the book. When it comes to glass christmas ornaments designed to hang on a holiday tree, the greatest value usually lies in figurals. There are several holiday books by the schiffer publishing company, and bob brenner has one or two christmas books. Dec 15, 2011 these are the books ive used for our christmas book page ornaments, most of which would simply be disposed of after not selling at thrift stores. Its still one of my favorites, so i thought i would dust it off and bring it back into the light of day here on my blog.
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