David Pool Antiques

A wonderful Victorian Pennsylvania German cotton batting anchor that is sewn onto a cardboard backing. The back actually has a cutout calendar on it. It is trimmed with silver tinsel and adorned with multi silver dresden stars and three floral scraps. There are a couple of reinforced spots on the back, otherwise it is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880's

8 3/4" Height, 7" Width

A very rare Victorian pink cotton batting ornament in the shape of a bell. The cotton is sewn onto a cardboard backing and decorated with thick gold tinsel. In the center is a fantastic detailed molded paper mache mask. There is dresden trim that surrounds the face. An early twisted wire is at the top of the ornament for hanging. An unusual and wonderful early piece in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1890,  German

4 1/2" Height, 6" Width

A beautifully embossed sweet girl holding her doll in a great full cotton dress. The dress is decorated with light blue crepe paper bows to match her scarf and hat. It also has tiny dresden rosette buttons. The cotton shows its age and there is a crease across her face which is noticeable. This is a beautiful, much loved Victorian ornament. Her shoes are a replacement. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1890,  German

13 1/2" height

A wonderful, homemade Victorian Pennsylvania German cotton batting sickle with a star ornament. Sewn onto a cardboard backing and surrounded with tinsel trim. Also, decorated with silver dresden stars and two lovely angels holding flowers. There is one small spot that is missing a piece of cotton and there are tiny areas of discoloration to the cotton from age. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880's

14 1/2" Height, 9 1/2" Width

A great Victorian ornament with an embossed scrap of Santa (wearing glasses), with a horse drawn sleigh filled with toys, tree and a little girl. Mounted on a cotton batting skirt or puff with tinsel lametta spray. It retains its original string hanger. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1890,  German

3 3/4" Height, 5" Width

A beautiful cotton batting circle ornament with an embossed scrap of a Victorian girl on a flower. Also decorated with red and blue gel cellophane strips and tinsel spray. It has a tinsel hanger. There is a little piece of cotton missing near the top of the flower and a missing point to one petal. Otherwise, it is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon

C. 1880-1890, German

5 3/4" Diameter, 6 1/2" Height with hanger

A Victorian Pennsylvania German cotton batting sleigh with pink cotton, blue and dark pink dresden rosettes and stars, and an oval lithograph floral cameo scrap. The cotton is sewn onto a cardboard backing and is trimmed with tinsel. It has its original fabric hanger. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880's

11" Width, 5 1/2" Height

A Victorian Pennsylvania German cotton batting coach with mottled pink cotton and embossed scraps of two babies heads and a lovely lady rider. Sewn onto a cardboard backing and trimmed with tinsel. It is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880's

8 1/4" Height, 9 1/4" Width

A Victorian Pennsylvania German cotton batting shield with light blue cotton and embossed angel with wings on a cloud. Also, silver dresden stars and embossed scraps of insects including lady bugs. Sewn onto a cardboard backing and trimmed with tinsel. There is a reinforced break on the back but it is very secure. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880's

5 1/2" Height, 6 3/4" Width

A wonderful Victorian Pennsylvania German Santa with a cotton batting skirt. He has a fabulous expressive face and he holds an embossed tree and toys in his hands. He is trimmed with red crepe paper and three gold dresden rosettes. The cotton has darkened from age and handling. A great piece to add to any vintage Santa collection. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880's

12 5/8" Height