{"product_id":"early-molded-glass-pinecone-ornament-with-teal-wash-and-internal-silvering-c-1940-1955","title":"Early Molded Glass Pinecone Ornament with Teal Wash and Internal Silvering, c. 1940–1955","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eHand-blown molded glass Christmas ornament produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eCentral Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"629\"\u003e1940–1955\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eLauscha region of Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e or surrounding Eastern European glassmaking centers. The ornament is formed in the shape of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"783\"\u003epinecone\u003c\/strong\u003e, a popular natural motif in early-to-mid 20th-century holiday decoration symbolizing continuity and winter landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eThe clear glass body was \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"964\"\u003emouth-blown into a pinecone mold\u003c\/strong\u003e, then finished with \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003einternal silvering\u003c\/strong\u003e to create depth and reflectivity. A translucent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eteal-green wash\u003c\/strong\u003e was applied selectively, allowing the raised cone pattern to remain dimensional while softening the overall surface. The silvering has gently thinned over time, creating a layered, mineral-like patina prized by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eSubtle irregularities in form and thickness reflect hand production rather than later machine molding. Finished with an original metal cap and wire hanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThis ornament reads as botanical rather than decorative—closer to an object study than a novelty—making it especially suited to restrained, natural holiday arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hommes + Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45514980655301,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5287\/7765\/files\/IMG_6623.heic?v=1766183228","url":"https:\/\/hommesandgardens.com\/products\/early-molded-glass-pinecone-ornament-with-teal-wash-and-internal-silvering-c-1940-1955","provider":"Hommes + Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}