David Pool Antiques

A Pennsylvania German cotton batting ornament of a hot air balloon with a hanging basket. The cotton is sewn onto a cardboard backing and has a tinsel trim. It is decorated with an embossed Santa with toys scrap on the cotton covered basket. The balloon has a Victorian woman and embossed holly leaves covered with snow scraps. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1900-1910,  German

9 3/4 " Height, 4 1/2" Width of balloon, 3" Width of basket

A Pennsylvania German cotton ornament of a crescent moon and star. The moon is decorated with silver dresden stars and the star has a Raphael Tuck angel with wings scrap. The cotton on the moon is a pale yellow and the star has white cotton. It is sewn onto a cardboard backing. It has a tinsel trim. Some discoloration to the cotton. It shows its early age. Otherwise, in great shape. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1890-1900,  German

7 1/2" Height, 6 3/8" Width