Discover a truly enchanting piece of early Christmas history with this exquisite antique German spun-glass fan ornament, dating from the late Victorian to early Edwardian period. This highly decorative example features not only a beautifully fanned semicircle of luminous hand-drawn spun glass, but also two intricate spun-glass rosettes at its centre — an exceptionally rare embellishment seldom found intact today.

Seated above the rosettes are two charming Victorian angels, printed in soft pastel tones on original late-19th-century scrap. Their expressive faces and flowing robes capture the poetic warmth of period Christmas imagery, while the shimmering spun-glass beneath them radiates in a delicate halo of light.

The ornament is finished with a beautifully formed silver script reading “A Merry Christmas,” bringing a refined festive flourish to the piece.

Adding further significance, this ornament comes with oral provenance linking it to Bletchley Park Museum, as passed on by its previous custodian — a delightful detail that enhances both its story and collectability.

Graceful, fragile, and visually captivating, this is a standout work of early German festive craftsmanship and a remarkable survival from more than a century ago.

Details

• Authentic German spun-glass fan ornament, c. 1890–1910
• Rare dual spun-glass rosettes — an unusual and highly sought-after feature
• Large semicircle of finely fanned hand-drawn spun glass
• Two Victorian angel scraps in period colouring
• Silvered “A Merry Christmas” script
• Original hanging loop present
• Oral provenance associated with Bletchley Park Museum
• A premium and highly collectible example of early Christmas ornament design

Condition

A remarkably preserved ornament considering its fragility and age.

The spun-glass fan and rosettes remain largely intact, showing the natural irregularities consistent with handmade Victorian materials. The lithograph angels display expected gentle wear, enhancing the piece’s authentic antique character.

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Dimensions

• Length: 12cm
• Width: 9cm

Period

c. 1890–1910