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!	Santa in Blue Coat with Toys on Elaborate Ornament DR5S011
	Lovely antique figural glass ornament has early vintage silk flowers in each of its indents, is loaded with Dresden paper and fabric trims, and has an adorable beaded tassel. Santa in sought-after blue coat carries an arm-load of toys, including a full-size doll. Antique twisted wire was used to drape the ornament. A deluxe ornament and a great price! 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	8 1/4'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	St. Nicolas on Lush Red and Gold Ornament DR6S010
	Turn-of-the-glass sphere is lavishly decorated with over 9 different early vintage and antique trims. Antique scrap St. Nicolas head was frosted with "granulated sugar" glass glitter and accented with German-made curly spun-glass. A very striking an ornate ornament. 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	$259.95
	Approximate Size	8'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Amazon Parrot in Deluxe Hot Air Balloon DR5S012
	This parrot is flying in style, Dresden style that is! Loaded with vintage and antique tinsels, Dresden papers, and chenille trimmings, the early vintage glass bell and figural ornament never looked classier! Tinsel beaded tail is from a Victorian tinsel tree icicle. 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	$229.95
	Approximate Size	7 1/2'' tall, 11'' tall with beaded tinsel tail

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Santa in Magenta Antique Glass Dirigible DR5S010
	Absolutely stunning Christmas colors!! A rare antique glass dirigible with freeblown loop for hanging is perfectly matched to an early vintage glass indent to create a "bucket" for Santa. The green cellophane wired "chip tinsel" behind the antique Dresden paper "Season's Greetings" script looks like a little border of Christmas trees! 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	$259.95
	Approximate Size	7'' wide, including tail

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Santa in Octagonal Double-Ruffle Nut-cup Gold Lace DR6S831
	LAVISH AND ELABORATE. GREAT FOR TABLE DECORATION! Of special note: Wonderful 3 1/2" antique scrap Santa in excellent condition with fur coat, walking stick and toys, great early vintage double ruffle red nut-cup with green edging ("C.A. Reed" stamping on bottom), 6 different antique and early vintage fabric trims, antique Dresden paper trim, vintage Dresden paper stars, handle made up of early vintage wired cellophane twisted with vintage chenille trims. Hand signed by Glenn Giaimo.
	Price	$239.95
	Approximate Size	6 1/2'' tall, including handle

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Rabbit Painting Egg in Deluxe Glass Basket DR5S900
	ULTRA DELUXE; AMAZING DETAILING, AND SUPER CUTE � 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	$239.95
	Approximate Size	7 1/2'' tall

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!	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	$229.95
	Approximate Size	5 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	$239.95
	Approximate Size	6'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Victorian Girl Holding Baby on Antique Barrel Ornament DR6S918
	CAREFUL SELECTION OF MATERIALS AND METICULOUS DETAILING MAKES THIS ORNAMENT TRULY SPECIAL Of special note: antique unsilvered figural glass barrel ornament with spindle bottom, antique scrap Victorian girl holding baby complete with elaborate bunting, vintage pink tinsel garland, antique tinsel and cellophane decoration (bottom of ornament), early vintage Dresden paper trim, antique decorative twisted wire, antique tinsel (backed to scrap), 2 antique fabric trims, antique metallic lace. Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo.
	Price	$229.95
	Approximate Size	8 1/2'' 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!	Easter Chick in Cheerful Glass Balloon with Fabric Flowers DR5S009
	Chick hatching from egg is cut for an antique Rafael Tuck postcard. She is sitting in a vintage glass indented ornament (that looks like the bottom half of the egg), decorated with early vintage silk flowers. The glass "balloon" is a nicely painted early glass figural ornament with a floral sun-burst design on it. The antique gold and ivory cording and velvet silk flowers work well with the balloon. A really delightful and happy ornament! 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	$229.95
	Approximate Size	6'' tall

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