Waffle balloon with angel-oblates, silver

The glass ornaments have their origin in the area around the town of Lauscha in Thuringia/Germany. In the beginning it was just a substitute for real fruits a poor glassblower could not afford. Over the times, the variety of Christmas glass decorations has been growing. His popularity rose and it became a bestseller worldwide.

Almost at the end of the 19th century, the glass ornaments were provided with additional decorative accessories. In addition to the embossed Dresdens - so-called "Oblaten" - also kantille and leonic wires were used to give these decorations an opulent appearance. Unfortunately, in the following years, the supply of unusual items went back, which was due to the economic crises until the middle of the 20th century.

Now - decades later - it's possible to produce this elaborate and with great attention to detail manufactured glass ornaments again. They are made by hand in Thuringia / Germany and are all handblown and handpainted.

Each piece is carefully packed individually and delivered with a certificate of authenticity.