Victorian Revival Mercury Glass Bead & Tinsel Christmas Ornament - Couple Singing a Song

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.

Silver tinsel frames the image of a boy and girl walking side by side, arm in arm.  The clothing of the pair appears to be English Puritan - maybe American Pilgrim.  From top of the glass beads to bottom measures 4-3/4"; width is 2-1/8".   All the ornament needs is a hook at the top to place on a tree.  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.