Basked with Baby Jesus
Material: Wire, Wax Baby, spun cotton
Size: 8,5 cm long
Age: around 1890 / 1900
Origin: Germany, Sebnitz
Condition:
Good used condition, with signs of age. Both arms are chipped. See photos!
Description:
This exceptional, very rare sebnitz ornament depicts a basket with baby jesus. The artistic craftsmanship and authentic design make it a unique collector's item. Guaranteed antique, not a reproduction – a truly unique piece from around 1890/1900. Perfect for a high-quality collection or as a special decorative piece.
Sebnitz Ornaments
The Christmas tree decorations from Sebnitz, which were made at home, used material in the form of wire, tin foil, paper, cotton wool, fiberglass, perforated foil, wafers, glass beads and many other materials. The ornaments were also partially combined with Dresden cardboard. Manufactured between 1880 and 1914. Popular motifs include vehicles, sleighs, gondolas, wagons, ships, airplanes, nativity scenes and baskets.
Dresden cardboard ornaments
Dresden cardboard or Dresden cardboard is the name given to Christmas tree decorations made of fine embossed cardboard. Produced since around 1870, it had its heyday from 1880 to 1916, owing its name to the area of manufacture, the area around Dresden. The variety of shapes knew no bounds, ranging from animals, plants, houses and musical instruments to riders, carriages and steamships.
