11 Shiny Brite Ornaments in Box Snow Caps Unsilvered Vintage Glass Glitter Ornaments 1940s
Amazing super rare collection of early unsilvered Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments in the classic Snow Cap design, circa late 1940s to very early 1950s with a very interesting history!
Shiny Brite got started by German born Max Eckhardt in the 1930s, and became focused in America during the war years when imports were restricted, working with Corning Glass. After the war, Eckhardt returned to West Germany and created another line of Shiny Brite ornaments which eventually became Lanissa. This boxed set of ornaments are some of the very earliest from that time period transition, later 1940s!
They are in a pristine, small 1940s green Uncle Sam box, classic early Shiny Brite. All 11 ornaments are unsilvered (as were all ornaments during the war years, these just right after) and measure 1 5/8″ inches wide. They come in a lovely assortment of colors including red, green, gold, teal, and rare purple! Each is finished with the crimped metal cap that Shiny Brite is known for. However, these variant caps are not as tall and 10 of them read, “West Germany.” One cap sits on a bit taller pike and is marked USA with the number 5 on each side, indicating the bin price at the time! So, this set of ornaments are an “in between” set, surely Shiny Brite but made in West Germany before the Lanissa brand was officially established.
It appears that these may have never been used as they are perfect. The quality is superb, reflecting their German origin. The unsilvered colorful glass is is so brilliant and crystal clear, free of scratches or oxidation. The snow caps are hand decorated with mica and additional glitter “snowflakes” grace the form. All are in excellent, as new condition free of chips, cracks or loss to the decoration. They are stored in their original 1940s box, which measures 5.75″ x 7.75″. It is complete with perfect cardboard dividers. The box is near perfect as well, crisp and sturdy, free of wear or marks!
This unusual and rare vintage ornament set will make a wonderful addition to your collection, a unique gift for the Shiny Brite collector!
SIDE NOTE: This particular snow cap design is quite rare, as unsilvered and also the glitter snowflakes make them unique. This design appeared again much later in a larger 3″ size under the Lanissa name, although with silvered bodies.
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$148.00