Vintage Christmas ornament guides, collecting tips, and preservation advice from The Tinsel Box. Founder Leslie Brocksmith was recently featured in House Beautiful for her expertise on vintage holiday ornaments.
Venetian Dew vs. Crushed Glass Christmas Ornaments
Learn the difference between Venetian dew, crushed glass, mica, and modern glitter on antique Christmas ornaments, with collector-led guidance for describing sparkling finishes carefully.
Antique German Crushed Glass Ornaments
Antique German crushed glass ornaments have a sparkling, sugar-coated surface unlike ordinary glitter. This guide explains the finish, the forms in which it appears, the clues collectors use when evaluating an ornament, and how to handle these fragile pieces safely.
Are Vintage Christmas Ornaments Worth Anything? What Collectors Look For
Some vintage Christmas ornaments are valuable, but value depends on much more than age. Collectors look at condition, rarity, origin, maker, material, box, color, form, and whether the ornament is beautiful enough to display.