21
May
Vintage Italian Blown Glass Ornament 1950s Pink Woman Ice Skater Christmas
Rare Vintage Italian Blown Glass Ornament 1950s Pink Woman Ice Skater Christmas. Add a touch of vintage charm to your Christmas tree with this beautiful Italian blown glass ornament. Crafted in the 1950s, this antique ornament features a lovely pink woman ice skater. Measuring 6.5 inches in length and 2.5 inches in width. Handmade with care, this original piece is a high-quality glass figurine! This ornament is in great vintage condition! Some minor markings are found around the head and there is some paint chipping on the backside of the figurine near the arm. Otherwise, there is no other known wear. On condition, please refer to the photos. Starting in the mid-fifties, Italian craftsman, in the the areas around Milan and Lake Cuomo, started creating Christmas ornaments quite different from the traditional designs of Germany and Poland. What developed was a unique style that was both light and fanciful. The Winter Olympics helped inspire many skier and ice skater designs.