Silver and Turquoise French Horn Glass Christmas Ornament with Floral Decoration, 1900s

Name/Title

Silver and Turquoise French Horn Glass Christmas Ornament with Floral Decoration, 1900s

Entry/Object ID

2025.10.21

Description

Acc. No. 25.10.21 Subject Category: Christmas, Seasonal Date or Period: Edwardian Object: Christmas Tree Ornament Description: A silver glass ornament in the shape of a French Horn, with the bell section painted a metallic turquoise-blue with 2 white flowers with gold center and ivory-colored leaves. The plugging disk to close off the open bell is missing. Size: 5.9 in x 2.1 in History of Object: Ornament of unknown origin, possibly donated by the Smith-Frye, or Fischer families, or Fred Krueger. Ornament was presumably to be placed onto a Christmas tree during the Christmas season. Donor: unknown Donation Date: unknown