David Pool Antiques

This is a lovely, early medium sized spun cotton pear with soft pastel pink shading on one side. It  hangs by a wire at the top of the pear. A few speckles of mica remain on the surface to give it a little shimmer. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1900,  German

2 1/2" Height

An early spun cotton mushroom basket with a wire wrapped handle. Inside are four cotton mushrooms with red and purple painted tops. Also tucksheer greenery fill the basket. The basket is dusted with mica flakes to make it shimmer. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1910-1920,  German

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

A sweet spun cotton carrot ornament in a rich orange color. The surface is covered with mica flakes to make it shimmer in the light. There are a few spots of discoloration to the cotton from age. Otherwise, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1920,  German

2 3/4" Height

A lovely spun cotton pear with a fabric leaf ornament. In yellow and soft shading of pinky red. The surface is covered in mica to make it shimmer in the light. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1910-20,  German

2 3/4" Height

A spun cotton wire-wrapped pear with a paper leaf. The pear is yellow with pink shading. The tiny crinkle wire is slightly loose but secure. A sweet piece! In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1910-1920, German

2" Height

A spun cotton peach ornament with three fabric leaves. It is yellow with red splotches of color. The long curved stem is cotton covered with brown paper. The peach has a very thin paper coating that has a few splits. It is a little pliable to the touch and is very realistic looking. In good condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1940-1950's,   Probably Russian in origin

2" Height of the peach, 3" Height overall

Early spun cotton miniature white fruit ornament. The surface is covered with mica flakes to make it shimmer in the light. There is discoloration to the cotton from age and handling. It has its original wire loop for hanging. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1900-1910,  German

1 1/2" Height

An early spun cotton peach with shades of pink and yellow. It has a few creases and dents. Covered with mica flakes to make it sparkle. It has a wire loop for hanging. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1900,  German

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

Wonderful pair of early wire-wrapped berries with a waxed leaf. The wiring is a little loose. The berries are shades of pink. It retains its original tinsel cord for hanging. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1900-1910,  German

2 1/2" Width, 1 1/8" Width of each berry

Great pair of early wire-wrapped spun cotton berries in shades of pink and orange. It retains its original tinsel cord for hanging. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1900-1910,  German

2 1/2" Width, 1" Width of each berry