Buy From Us Cat.5 - Unique Christmas ornaments from Dresden Star Ornaments

Buy From Us - Category 5: $229.95-$259.95

Below are pictures and descriptions of every ornament currently available in this category. When you buy any of our one-of-a-kind ornaments, you are guaranteed to have a unique work of art made with vintage and antique materials. Just like a painting or sculpture, each ornament is designed from scratch as a brand new creation, and is hand-signed by artists Gail or Glenn Giaimo.

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CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Boy in Golden Sailboat with Shamrock DR5S008
	This ornament is in memory of the Irish who traveled to the New World over 100 year ago; the reason why we celebrate St. Patrick's Day today!! The gold, green and olive tones make this ornament especially beautiful. Antique shamrock decoration is tucked behind circa 1920s scrap boy in green outfit. Behind him is an antique scrap sailboat and beautiful German made curly spun-glass. The vintage gold icicle ornament has an antique scrap rose and is richly embellished with 9 different paper and fabric trim (the rigging alone contains 3 different chenille trims). Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo. This ornament is made almost exclusively with antique and early vintage materials, including old glass ornament(s) with beautiful patina; detailed embossed scrap(s) (most of them predate the 1900s and are meticulously backed with early papers and/or old tinsel); a variety of old fabric - chenille, lace, ribbon and metallic trims; old decorative tinsel (most of which is from old tree garlands); and old papers of all kinds, including lovely old-stock Dresden paper trims, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$249.95
	Approximate Size	5 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Bunny Playing Violin on Pink Gorgeous Glass Sphere DR5S005
	This antique scrap whimsical rabbit is wearing a pink polka-dotted dress and is an unusual, hard-to-find die-cut. The vintage glass sphere ornament has an early vintage glass pike extending from the top, and is lavishly decorated with 11 layered trims, to include loads of vintage chenille and antique Dresden papers. in Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo. This ornament is made almost exclusively with antique and early vintage materials, including old glass ornament(s) with beautiful patina; detailed embossed scrap(s) (most of them predate the 1900s and are meticulously backed with early papers and/or old tinsel); a variety of old fabric - chenille, lace, ribbon and metallic trims; old decorative tinsel (most of which is from old tree garlands); and old papers of all kinds, including lovely old-stock Dresden paper trims, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$229.95
	Approximate Size	6 1/4'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Rabbit Painting Egg in Deluxe Glass Basket DR5S900
	ULTRA DELUXE; AMAZING DETAILING, AND SUPER CUTE ï¿½ ALL IN ONE ORNAMENT! Of special note: antique egg-shaped ornament, antique scrap daddy rabbit with pipe painting an Easter egg, rare antique purple tinsel, rare antique green tinsel, early vintage composition berries (eggs in the basket), 3 different antique and early vintage Dresden paper trims, antique tinsel (behind scrap), antique paper trim (behind metallic lace), 6 different early vintage and antique fabric trims. Hand signed by Glenn Giaimo.
	Price	$249.95
	Approximate Size	7 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Character Rabbit on Antique Glass Parasol DR5S006
	This is very special and rare die-cut rabbit dressed in Victorian overcoat, vest, boots and top hat reminds me of a character from a Beatrice Potter story! He is a perfect choice for a free-blown antique umbrella ornament (with its original hanging loop) that has been decorated with scrap daffodils, Dresden paper, and chenille trims. Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo. This ornament is made almost exclusively with antique and early vintage materials, including old glass ornament(s) with beautiful patina; detailed embossed scrap(s) (most of them predate the 1900s and are meticulously backed with early papers and/or old tinsel); a variety of old fabric - chenille, lace, ribbon and metallic trims; old decorative tinsel (most of which is from old tree garlands); and old papers of all kinds, including lovely old-stock Dresden paper trims, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$229.95
	Approximate Size	7 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Lavish Red Boat with Irish Lassie and Shamrock DR5S007
	This ornament is in memory of the Irish who traveled to the New World over 100 year ago; the reason why we celebrate St. Patrick's Day today!! Antique shamrock decoration is tucked behind antique scrap lady in green Victorian outfit. Behind her is an antique scrap sailing vessel, which creates a wonderful 3-dimensional effect. The vintage red icicle ornament is richly decorated with our best antique Dresden paper trims and our finest antique fabrics. Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo. This ornament is made almost exclusively with antique and early vintage materials, including old glass ornament(s) with beautiful patina; detailed embossed scrap(s) (most of them predate the 1900s and are meticulously backed with early papers and/or old tinsel); a variety of old fabric - chenille, lace, ribbon and metallic trims; old decorative tinsel (most of which is from old tree garlands); and old papers of all kinds, including lovely old-stock Dresden paper trims, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$259.95
	Approximate Size	6'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Girl in Pleated Dress in Pink Paper Basket with Lacey Handle DR5S001
	THIS BASKET IS FREE-STANDING SO YOU CAN DISPLAY IT WITH YOUR VALENTINES ON YOUR MANTLE OR TABLE. WHAT A PERFECT GIFT FOR A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE! Very sweet and loaded with details, this little gem has it all – the adorable girl in a beautiful Victorian frock, silk velvet flowers, 3 different lavishly decorated hearts, and lovely gold, pink and powder blue trims! Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo. This ornament is made almost exclusively with antique and early vintage materials, including detailed embossed scrap(s) - which are from the turn of the century or earlier, a variety of old fabric - chenille, lace, ribbon and metallic trims, tinsel (most of which is from old tree garlands), and old papers of all kinds, including lovely old-stock Dresden paper trims and embellishments.
	Price	$229.95
	Approximate Size	6 1/4'' tall, including handle

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Ruffled Pink Basket with Sisters and Die-Cut Floral Heart DR5S002
	THIS BASKET IS FREE-STANDING SO YOU CAN DISPLAY IT WITH YOUR VALENTINES ON YOUR MANTLE OR TABLE. WHAT A PERFECT GIFT FOR A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE! A wonderful combination of different materials really makes this ornament special. The finely detailed antique die-cut floral heart is decorated with green cellophane, tinsel, and early "To my Valentine" Dresden paper script. The children are super sweet, and the silk ribbon trim on the sides of the basket is from the early 1800s. Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo. This ornament is made almost exclusively with antique and early vintage materials, including detailed embossed scrap(s) - which are from the turn of the century or earlier, a variety of old fabric - chenille, lace, ribbon and metallic trims, tinsel (most of which is from old tree garlands), and old papers of all kinds, including lovely old-stock Dresden paper trims and embellishments.
	Price	$229.95
	Approximate Size	5 1/4'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Children with Umbrella In Large Fancy Fan-Shaped Basket DR5S003
	THIS BASKET IS FREE-STANDING SO YOU CAN DISPLAY IT WITH YOUR VALENTINES ON YOUR MANTLE OR TABLE. WHAT A PERFECT GIFT FOR A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE! Very old circa 1920s nut-cup is richly decorated with gold papers, metallic rickrack and antique Dresden paper "Loving Greetings" script. The richly embossed, die-cut scrap children, playing dress-up in their parents' clothes, are in excellent condition. Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo. This ornament is made almost exclusively with antique and early vintage materials, including detailed embossed scrap(s) - which are from the turn of the century or earlier, a variety of old fabric - chenille, lace, ribbon and metallic trims, tinsel (most of which is from old tree garlands), and old papers of all kinds, including lovely old-stock Dresden paper trims and embellishments.
	Price	$249.95
	Approximate Size	7'' tall, including handle

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Girl with Sailboat and Forget-me-nots in White Tulip Nut-Cup DR5S004
	Finely detailed paper ornament is richly decorated to look like a 3-dimensional Victorian Valentine! Early vintage crepe paper tulip-shaped nut-cup has its original lily-of-the-valley floral decoration. The blue accents - from the forget-me-nots on the boat, the heart, and "Yours for ever" fan, to the antique glass bead and lacey wired handle - really make this a stunning and beautiful ornament. Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo. This ornament is made almost exclusively with antique and early vintage materials, including detailed embossed scrap(s) - which are from the turn of the century or earlier, a variety of old fabric - chenille, lace, ribbon and metallic trims, tinsel (most of which is from old tree garlands), and old papers of all kinds, including lovely old-stock Dresden paper trims and embellishments.
	Price	$259.95
	Approximate Size	8 3/4'' tall, including handle

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Cherub with Rose Wings on Cornucopia with Red Roses DR5S917
	CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ALL THE WONDERFUL DETAILS INSIDE AND OUT! ADD YOUR OWN CANDIES AND TREATS TO THESE GLORIOUS CORNUCOPIAS MADE WITH BEAUTIFUL OLD PAPERS!!! Of special note: Cornucopia made with rare hard-to-find antique holly wrapping paper (outside) and beautiful early vintage pink foil paper edged with early vintage metallic green paper (inside), antique scrap girl cherub, German-made Lametta silver tinsel tail and gold Lametta tinsel, beautiful antique scrap roses, our best gold antique Dresden paper star, antique plush tinsel garland, early vintage Dresden paper trim paper trim, antique chenille trim, antique wired bump tinsel (handle). Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo.
	Price	$239.95
	Approximate Size	9'' tall, including handle

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Cherub with Lavender Wings on Cornucopia with Fruit Basket DR5S918
	CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ALL THE WONDERFUL DETAILS INSIDE AND OUT! ADD YOUR OWN CANDIES AND TREATS TO THESE GLORIOUS CORNUCOPIAS MADE WITH BEAUTIFUL OLD PAPERS!!! Of special note: Cornucopia made with rare hard-to-find antique holly wrapping paper (outside) and beautiful antique metallic copper star paper (inside), antique scrap girl cherub, antique tinsel, elaborate high-Victorian antique scrap basket with fruit, antique gold Dresden paper lattice trim, early vintage satin ribbon, vintage Dresden paper trim paper star, lovely antique copper tinsel garland, vintage wired tinsel twisted with antique silk floral trim (handle). Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo.
	Price	$239.95
	Approximate Size	9'' tall, including handle

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Tulip Children on Rich Gold Cornucopia with Victorian Fan DR5S914
	CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ALL THE WONDERFUL DETAILS INSIDE AND OUT! ADD YOUR OWN CANDIES AND TREATS TO THESE GLORIOUS CORNUCOPIAS MADE WITH BEAUTIFUL OLD PAPERS!!! Of special note: Cornucopia made with antique metallic gold wrapping paper (outside) and early vintage turquoise crepe paper (inside), antique scrap children in tulips, German-made Lametta tinsel, antique scrap fan, antique tinsel, antique metallic lace with blue silk threads, early vintage metallic loop lace, early vintage chenille, antique Dresden paper lattice trim, 2 different antique fabric trims (handle). Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo.
	Price	$229.95
	Approximate Size	8'' tall, including handle

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Santa on Glass Ship with Red Stars and Blue Spun-Glass DR6S903
	THE RED, BLUE, AND TARNISHED GOLD REALLY MAKE THIS ORNAMENT STRIKING. Of special note: excel. condition scrap walking Santa, antique paper (backed to scrap), early vintage teardrop ornament, early vintage glass pike (extending from ornament to create a mast), vintage Dennison paper stars, 4 different antique fabric trims, antique gold tinsel, early vintage blue spun glass, antique "crimped" tinsel tail. Hand signed by Gail Giaimo.
	Price	$229.95
	Approximate Size	7 1/4'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Girl Playing Mandolin Riding Clip-On Peacock with Original Curly Tail DR5S904
	WONDERFUL ANTIQUE PEACOCK IS JUST THE RIGHT SIZE FOR THIS SWEET CHILD! Of special note: antique scrap child playing mandolin, antique tinsel (backed to scrap), fabulous figural antique clip-on peacock with curly spun-glass tail, early vintage Dresden paper trim, two different antique fabric trims. Hand signed by Glenn Giaimo.
	Price	$239.95
	Approximate Size	4'' tall and wide

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Kitty with Dominos in Glass Dirigible DR5S812
	CREATIVE AND PLAYFUL COMBINATION OF LOVELY OLD DECORATIONS! Of special note: early 1900s glass tear-drop shaped ornament with it's original flower and tinsel decoration coming out of neck of ornament (original "Steifkantille" wire from the same ornament was also reused), early vintage wired mercury glass balls, great antique scrap kitty playing with dominos, antique christmas paper (backed to scrap), silver Dresden paper trim, 2 different antique fabric trims, early vintage Dresden paper "Merry Christmas" script, early vintage Dresden paper stars. Hand signed by Gail Giaimo.
	Price	$249.95
	Approximate Size	71/2'' long

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Lovely Violet and Silver Ornament with Victorian Father Christmas DR5S727
	HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE HARD-TO-FIND SANTA IN RICH PLUM COLOR GRACES A RICHLY DECORATED ANTIQUE MOLDED GLASS ORNAMENT. Of special note: antique molded glass figural ornament, glass pike extending from the neck of the ornament, our nicest quality 4" antique scrap Santa, antique wrapping paper (backed to Santa for support), antique Dresden paper trim, antique purple and lavender chenille trims, antique metallic cording, early vintage tinsel ribbon. Hand signed by Gail Giaimo.
	Price	$259.95
	Approximate Size	6 1/4'' tall