{"product_id":"mid-century-hand-blown-cupcake-form-glass-ornament-with-polychrome-topping-c-1950-1970","title":"Mid-Century Hand-Blown Cupcake-Form Glass Ornament with Polychrome Topping, c. 1950–1970","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"302\"\u003eHand-blown cupcake-form glass ornament produced in Central Europe, circa 1950–1970, likely originating from Germany (Lauscha region) or a neighboring glassmaking center known for novelty food-form ornaments. Dessert-themed ornaments gained popularity in the mid-century period as playful counterpoints to traditional figural and reflector forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1088\" data-start=\"665\"\u003eThe ornament is formed in a miniature cupcake silhouette, with a deeply textured raspberry-pink molded base suggesting a paper liner. The top is finished with a silvered “frosting” effect accented by applied glass rosettes in teal blue and amber yellow, creating a bright, jewel-toned contrast. A band of textured white decoration separates the base from the topping, adding dimensional clarity to the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1442\" data-start=\"1090\"\u003eThe internal silvering remains present, softly diffused with age. Variation in glass thickness, color saturation, and applied elements is visible and consistent with hand-blown, hand-assembled production. The ornament retains its original metal cap and wire hanger. Light surface wear and patina are appropriate to age and careful vintage handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1638\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOMMES + GARDENS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45520731963589,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5287\/7765\/files\/Mid-Century_Hand-Blown_Cupcake-Form_Glass_Ornament_with_Polychrome_Topping_c._1950_1970.jpg?v=1766435056","url":"https:\/\/hommesandgardens.com\/products\/mid-century-hand-blown-cupcake-form-glass-ornament-with-polychrome-topping-c-1950-1970","provider":"Hommes + Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}