Welcome to Estate Auctions Inc! We work with consigners from Coast-To-Coast and work hard to make sure we have top quality items. We are’Your Quality Zone’ – search’YQZ’ to see our other listings. Antique Lot of 3 German KUGEL Gold Silver Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament 8. Just One of Many Estate of Mark & Joan Eaby, PA. From the Estate of Mark and Joan Eaby of Brownstown, Pennsylvania, number eight in a collection of antique German Kugel mercury glass christmas ornaments from the 1800’s to early 1900’s. A collection of three, two brilliant gold and one silver, the single silver ball measures approx. Just over 10″ in circumference and 3-1/2″ from the bottom to the top. There is appropriate age wear with some discoloration under the glass with a few surface scratches. Be sure to scroll through our many photos for specific and close up details. Just one of many groups of antique German kugels we will be listing over the next few days! It’s not too late! The History of Antique Kugel Ornaments as found on the marthastewart website GREAT Site! The silvery, shining glass of a Victorian kugel ornament is a mirror onto the past. Hold one in your hand and you can imagine it on an old-fashioned Christmas tree, reflecting the flickering flames of candles. Keep scrolling there are 10 pictures and. More description beneath the photos below! A weight and beautifully aged patina that other decorations can’t rival, says Craig McManus, a collector in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, who owns more than 400 kugels, many of which appear here. Given the yuletide images they conjure, kugels’ origins are somewhat surprising. Indeed, the first glass spheres, called “witch balls, ” were hung year-round in windows and doors in 17th-century England and later in the United States. Their purpose was to ward off witches, “who were thought to be repulsed by round shapes, ” McManus says. But the ornaments also brought beauty and bright bursts of color into the home, just as they do today. In the early 19th century, glassmakers began to silver the balls, coating their hollow interiors with tin, lead, or bismuth — and eventually silver nitrate — to create a metallic finish. Large versions of the orbs, called gazing balls, were displayed on pedestals in gardens. Embossed brass caps with rings were added to globes of various sizes in the 1840s, giving birth to the first Christmas tree ornaments, known as kugels (the word means “balls” in German). Most of these were made in Lauscha, Germany, where shapes were expanded to include clusters of grapes, pears, ribbed balls, eggs, and teardrops. Silver, gold, and green, which brilliantly reflected candlelight, were the most popular colors. Amethyst ornaments, though exquisite in natural light, were rejected by Victorians, who thought the hue appeared muddy on the tree. In the 1890s, the center of kugel manufacturing shifted to Nancy, France. The decorations that came out of this region were a bit lighter in weight than their German predecessors and boasted new shades, such as tangerine. Nowadays, color is paramount in determining kugels’ desirability and value. Pink, purple, and orange pieces are most rare; red kugels are obtainable but costly. The most common hues are silver, then gold, green, and cobalt. Pale blue and turquoise tones are less abundant. Among kugel shapes, balls are most prevalent, followed by grapes. Eggs, teardrops, and especially ribbed forms are highly coveted. Other shapes, such as berries or artichokes, are extremely difficult to find. Kugels look radiant as a centerpiece, dangling from a chandelier like jewels, and, of course, dotting the tree. Experiment with these and other applications, and let the magic of the past transform your home today. The obituary of Mark R. 88, of Brownstown, PA passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at United Zion Retirement Community, Lititz, PA. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Mark R. And Margaret Mowery Eaby. He was married to his wife, M. Joan Eaby, for 65 years. A lifetime resident of Lancaster County, Mr. Eaby graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and University of Pennsylvania Law School. He had been a practicing attorney since 1948 and partner in Eaby & Eaby Law Firm until immediately prior to his death. He had served as Democratic committeeman for 18 years. He was also an active member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Thelia Jean Eaby of Lancaster and predeceased by a daughter, Gail M. The obituary of Joan Eaby M Joan Eaby, 88, of Brownstown, PA, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Moravian Manor, Lititz, PA. Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late Luther and Elsie Stermer Coble. She was the widow of Mark R. With whom she was married for over 65 years. A lifetime resident of Lancaster County, Mrs. Eaby was a graduate of J. She was a homemaker and a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. She is survived by a daughter, Thelia Jean Eaby of Lancaster and predeceased by a daughter, Gail M. (found on the lancasteronline website). In a 12 x 10 x 8 box. Facts about Estate Auctions Inc. (Norb & Marie Novocin). Over 10,000 repeat buyers. Please note: We put up a very ecclectic collection of items and are not experts in every area, so descriptions are our best guess as to what something is. Check back everyday to see our latest offerings! We put YQZ in each of our titles. We are Trading Assistants – We call sell items for you! We have worked very hard to build our little business and it is very important to us. We try and do business the old fashioned way and have a rather simple outlook. Treat all of your customers as if they are family. 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- Country of Manufacture: Germany
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Original/Reproduction: Original