Vintage Mercury Glass Tinsel Christmas Ornament - Young Lady with Flowers

Made of antique / vintage materials (Victorian trade card die cut, 1950s tinsel [yes, the real stuff], C.1950 Japan mercury glass beads, here's a Victorian Revival ornament that just needs a hook at the top to make complete. Crafted in the 1980s, I purchased a number of these decorations from a vendor at the Rose Bowl Flea Market.  What I liked most about the ornaments was that they were reinforced at the back with cardboard - this way, the piece wouldn't fall apart like the genuine old pieces were so fond of doing. 

The silver/red tinsel that frames the little girl image at the center appears to be wrapped on wire; the green glass mercury beads are strung on wire as well. The die cut is glued to the tinsel and does, I must admit, hold the image perfectly. From top of glass beads to bottom of glass beads measures 6-1/2". Width is 3".  Definitely looks antique because all the parts are mid century or older!

You can spend a lot of money on true Victorian era ornaments but they do tend to deteriorate after each year of use - this piece is a little more sturdy and should last a lifetime.  After all, I've already had it for close to 45 years myself!

NOTE: Like all glass Christmas ornaments, this piece should be wrapped in tissue and laid flat when storing. Nothing heavy should be placed on top.