David Pool Antiques

This is a flat dresden heart with gold embossed dresden trim edge that shows some wear. The heart is green embossed dresden paper with a tiny floral motif, with a charming Victorian boy scrap holding a book. A wonderful piece. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1900,  German

3" Height

This is a rare, flat gold embossed dresden star that is layered with a red gelatin rosette, a green foil clover, and in the center a scrap of a lovely girl dancing in a petticoat dress. The gold has some tarnished spots due to age and is missing two points on the tips. The foil clover shows a tiny bit of wear.The piece retains its original ribbon hanger. A great early ornament in overall very good condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1880-1900,  German

3 1/4" Height, 2 7/8" Width

This is a rare and large dresden cornucopia candy container with beautifully embossed gold dresden paper that has a little bit of tarnishing due to the age. There is a great early stern faced embossed Santa in blue and a lovely embossed girl with a yellow bonnet, red dress and blue apron carrying a basket on her back. There is a tinsel handle and tinsel trim decoration. The point on the cornucopia has been flattened, which is very common to these pieces after years of use. Overall, it is in excellent condition. A fantastic Victorian piece. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1885-1900,  German

11" Height

This is a rare Dresden-like cardboard geometric ball that is painted green and has a seam around the middle, but does not  open. These pieces were origlnally made this way. It is tinsel wrapped and has tinsel trim. There are some small imperfections in the paint which are original in the making of the ornament. Otherwise, it is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1910,  German

6" Height, 2 1/2" Diameter of the ball

A rare flat cardboard guitar ornament that is covered with gold embossed Dresden foil paper and adorned with embossed rose scraps, an angel scrap, red crepe paper for the sound hole and tinsel spray. The strings on the guitar are early tinsel cord and the guitar is edged with gold tinsel. Some minor spots of discoloration which does not detract and a reinforcement on the back. Otherwise, in very good condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1890,  German possibly Pennsylvania German

12" Height

A very rare and realistically embossed dresden ear of corn candy container. It separates at the center for candy retrieval. Beautifully detailed and in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1890-1910,  German

4 1/2" Height

A beautiful Victorian dresden cornucopia candy container with a tinsel handle and decoration. Also, adorned with a lovely embossed angel and two children surrounded by tiny blue flowers. The angel and children are attached separately and overlap to give it dimension. The angel is missing her hands and there are tiny spots of wear on her dress. There is also a lovely embossed scrap on the cone of two kittens sitting in front of a plant stand. There is discoloration on the back of the cone from age and handling. Overall, in very good shape. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880,  German

10 1/4" Height, 5" Width

A large,Victorian gold dresden cornucopia candy container with a silver tinsel handle and spray decoration. Also, adorned with an embossed lovely lady carrying a plum pudding with holly and berries. Above are two embossed girls with floral crowns and carrying a basket overflowing with tiny blue flowers. The point at the end of the cone is a bit flat but overall, this early piece is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880

11" height, 5" Width

A beautiful and rare dresden suitcase candy container with two lovely lithographed prints of a Victorian boy and girl on each side. There is one very small piece of silver dresden trim missing on one side. A lovely metal escutcheon and handle also complete this great piece. The suitcase opens to reveal the candy container. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1890-1900,  German

2 7/8" Height, 3 1/2" Width, 2" Depth

A VERY RARE three dimensional silver dresden jockey on a horse in a horseshoe. Decorated at the top with a pale pink silk ribbon that has a silver dresden rosette on each side. There are some tiny bits of paper loss, but does not detract. The ornament is beautifully embossed and has a wonderful aged patina. The horse's tail is not missing and appears to be cropped in design. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1890,  German

2" Height of horseshoe, 2 3/4" Width, 3" Height to top of ribbon