Bring the nostalgic glow of a vintage Christmas to your tree with this boxed set of six East German glass ornaments. Jewel-toned red, amber-orange, emerald and teal glass pairs with floral designs, stripes and starbursts for a colourful collection full of mid-century charm.
This listing is for the complete set of 6 ornaments in its original snowflake-patterned box.
Inside the box
- Two red floral ornaments: Translucent crimson glass with white painted flourishes and gold-glitter floral designs.
- Two amber-orange striped ornaments: White painted stripes alternate with sparkling silver-glitter bands.
- One emerald green ornament: Translucent green glass decorated with white curved lines and silver-glitter dots.
- One deep teal ornament: Finished with gold-glitter starburst accents.
The translucent coloured glass catches the light beautifully, adding a warm, stained-glass effect among your tree lights. Display the six together for a coordinated vintage look, or nestle them among treasured family ornaments.
Size and vintage details
- Approximate ornament dimensions: 2⅜ inches in diameter and 2 11/16 inches high to the top of the cap.
- Estimated era: Late 1960s to 1970s.
- Origin: German Democratic Republic, also known as East Germany or G.D.R. The box label and photographed cap bear G.D.R. markings.
- Canadian importer: Borgfeldt Toys, Scarborough, Ontario.
- Materials and decoration: Hand-blown tinted glass with painted details, glitter accents and crimped metal caps.
- Packaging: Original snowflake-patterned storage box with protective insert and bilingual Canadian retail label.
Condition
The ornaments are described as being in excellent vintage condition, with no chips or cracks to the glass, vivid decoration and intact metal caps. The box shows age-related wear, including discolouration, edge wear and a handwritten marking. Please review all photos for the visible condition of the ornaments and packaging.
Handle gently and store carefully between seasons. A thoughtful choice for a vintage Christmas collector, a nostalgic holiday display or a gift for someone who treasures ornaments with a past.