Buy From Us Cat.8 - Unique Christmas ornaments from Dresden Star Ornaments

Buy From Us - Category 8: Toppers $129.95+

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. OUR DRESDEN ANGELS ARE ALSO TOPPERS! SEE CATEGORIES 5 & 6.

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CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Deluxe Indented Spire Topper with Angel Holding Lavender Cross DR8S203
	Absolutely stunning antique glass spire so richly decorated with Lavender flowers and beautiful gold, silver and lavender trims with red accents throughout. Antique angel was hand-cut from an Easter Post Card. She is designed with a cross made out of four-leaf clovers and lavender flowers. Lovely royal Dresden paper Medallion makes a regal halo. Little vintage lavender lily-of-the-valley flowers ring the spire topper at its base and each indent contains antique scrap floral designs matched to the ornament. Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo. This one-of-a-kind 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 to include 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, crepe paper, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$399.95
	Approximate Size	11 1/4'' tall, 3/4'' opening at base, Also has a loop for hanging as an ornament!

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Festive Frosty Red Santa on Tinsel Topper with Rich Green Leaves DR8S101
	This antique scrap Santa says "Merry Christmas" in the most festive way! He has been frosted with "granulated sugar" glass glitter, and is centered around an original tinsel star topper surrounded by large glossy early vintage composition leaves with antique glittered stamens in red and gold, plus a glorious giant early vintage gold tinsel comet. Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo. This one-of-a-kind 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 to include 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, crepe paper, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$199.95
	Approximate Size	12'' tall including tinsel tail; 5/8'' diameter opening at base of coil-spring wire ALSO HAS A LOOP FOR HANGING AS AN ORNAMENT ON YOUR TREE BRANCH!

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Deluxe Petite Glass Spire Topper with Angel and Dresden Paper Heart DR8S202
	Lovely antique miniature glass spire topper is perfect for your small table-top feather tree. Top branch must be narrow enough to accommodate the small 3/8" diameter base. Beautiful antique scrap angel has antique Dresden paper wings and Dresden paper halo backed to antique silk fabric that glows when lit from behind. Vintage Dresden paper heart is accented with different antique trims and frames antique scrap roses set inside the indent. Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo. This one-of-a-kind 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 to include 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, crepe paper, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$239.95
	Approximate Size	8'' tall; VERY SMALL 3/8'' diameter opening at base of coil-spring wire DESIGNED AS A TOPPER FOR A SMALL FEATHER TREE. ALSO HAS GOLD LOOP FOR HANGING ON A BRANCH AS AN ORNAMENT

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Petite Angel Topper on Tinsel Star with Pastel Blue Beads DR8S201
	This ornament is beautiful in its simplicity! Early vintage tinsel star decoration with its original glass beads perfectly frames antique scrap cherub with matching blue garment, Dresden paper halo, and silver tinsel tail. Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo. This one-of-a-kind 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 to include 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, crepe paper, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$129.95
	Approximate Size	7'' tall, including tinsel tail; 5/8'' diameter opening at base of coil-spring wire DESIGNED AS A TOPPER FOR A SMALL FEATHER TREE. ALSO HAS GOLD LOOP FOR HANGING ON A BRANCH AS AN ORNAMENT

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Angel Holding Ribbon on Dainty Silver Topper DR8S004
	PERFECT FOR A SMALLL TABLE-TOP FEATHER TREE! This is a very delicate ornament with very elaborate detailing throughout! Antique scrap angel gracefully holds silk ribbon. The early vintage petite indented spire ornament is embellished with many different vintage and antique materials. An antique sequined star is layered over an antique Dresden paper medallion to complete the effect. 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'' tall, 7/16'' diameter opening at base of ornament

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Large Snow Angel with Hymnal on Silver Tinsel Snowflake DR8S102
	As heavenly as the stars above, this beautiful large antique scrap snow angel, edged in real vintage fur, is centered around gorgeous 8 point tinsel star, complete with 16 stars, 5 long silver tinsel comets, and lovely antique scrap roses (click picture to see backside of ornament). Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo. This one-of-a-kind 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 to include 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, crepe paper, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$299.95
	Approximate Size	10'''' tall including tinsel comet; 5/8'' diameter opening at base of coil-spring wire ALSO HAS A LOOP FOR HANGING AS AN ORNAMENT ON YOUR TREE BRANCH!

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Our Best Glass Topper with Angel Holding Tree DR8S608
	WE CAN'T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THIS PIECE… OUR RAREST LARGE GLASS TOPPER DECORATED WITH OUR FINEST TRIMS SUPPORTS ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR ANGELS IN OUR COLLECTION!!! Of special note: rare early vintage silver free-blown glass topper in excellent condition, vintage mercury glass bells, antique beaded trim, 2 different antique silk ribbons with graduated colors and ruffled edges, pink antique velvet ribbon, antique mercury glass oval beads, 5 different exquisite Dresden paper trims, vintage pink Dresden paper halo, antique gold Dresden paper halo. Hand signed by Gail Giaimo.
	Price	$499.95
	Approximate Size	13'' tall, 3/8'' opening at base

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Easter Star Topper with Two Angels DR8S002
	LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT TOPPER FOR YOUR EASTER TREE? Beautiful antique die-cut star with two angels is framed in our best papers and trims, to include lovely chenille, tinsel and gold cording. There are even little silver Dresden daisies with yellow star rhinestones. The Dresden paper "A Happy Easter" script is antique. Beautifully decorated!! 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	$299.95
	Approximate Size	9'' tall, 1/2'' diameter at base of coil-spring wire; ALSO HAS A LOOP FOR HANGING AS AS ORNAMENT IF DESIRED

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Delicate Snow Angel on White Glass Sphere Topper with Fancy Silver Bells DR8S104
	IF YOU LOVE WINTERY SNOW ANGELS AND NEED A SMALLER TOPPER FOR YOUR FEATHER TREE, THIS IS THE ORNAMENT FOR YOU! No attention to detail was spared; every trim was selected with utmost care. Early vintage glass sphere with satin finish was perfect for our antique scrap snow angel, decked out in fur-lined hooded cloak, golden Dresden Paper wings, and vintage spun-glass halo. Petite early vintage mercury glass bells-trimmed in antique lace, antique Dresden paper, and vintage glittered pink composition berry- hang from decorative antique "Steifkantille" wire. The glass topper is decorated with 4 different kinds of antique glass beadwork, 5 different antique fabric trims and 3 different antique Dresden papers. Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo. This one-of-a-kind 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 to include 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, crepe paper, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$279.95
	Approximate Size	9 1/4'' tall, 3/8'' diameter opening at base. BE SURE TO CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ALL THE BEAUTIFUL DETAILING! ALSO HAS A LOOP FOR HANGING AS AN ORNAMENT ON YOUR TREE BRANCH!

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Gorgeous Red and Silver Topper with White Christmas Angel DR8S007
	IS IT TIME TO GET THAT PERFECT TOPPER FOR YOUR TREE? What can say "Victorian Christmas" more than this graceful antique scrap angel, complete with Dresden halo and silver tinsel, and ethereal curly spun-glass? Vintage glass spire topper has been embellished with our best antique bullion fringe, antique glass beads, antique silver tinsel garland and more. Antique bumpy-glass silver bells have been decorated with our best antique Dresden paper trims, and red chenille. 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 to include 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, crepe paper, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$319.95
	Approximate Size	11 1/8'' tall, 7/16'' opening at base

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Large Santa Die-cut on Tinsel Star Topper DR8S908
	LOVELY ON BOTH SIDES; CLICK PICTURE TO SEE! Of special note: large scrap bust of Santa with Blue coat, antique wrapping paper (backed to scrap), antique tinsel star topper, vintage silk flowers, vintage composition holy and berries, antique Dresden paper stars, long strands of gold antique tinsel, vintage Dresden paper medallion (back of ornament). Handmade and signed by Glenn Giaimo.
	Price	$199.95
	Approximate Size	8 1/2'' tall, 5/8'' opening at base of coil spring wire

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Stunning Freestanding Angel Topper with Mother-of-Pearl Beaded Shawl DR8S103
	THIS IS THE FANCIEST ORNAMENT WE HAVE EVER MADE TO-DATE. This topper has been designed to be the crowning glory of your tree at a grand scale. She also is free-standing or can be hung from a loop on a sturdy branch. We started with a glorious antique scrap angel, with wings over 9" long. Beautiful antique mother-of-pearl beadwork was used to create a sensational shawl, and a delicate veil, held by a dainty jeweled ring, frames her golden locks. No attention to detail was spared, as this ornament was built from the "cone" up: antique gold netting and copious amounts of antique tinsel roping (for an underskirt), vintage crimped wine-colored silk, antique silver netting, antique Dresden paper stars with antique glass bead centers, our best antique lace, and antique gold gimp. Early vintage Dresden halo in rare large size completes the captivating celestial feeling. Handmade and signed by Gail Giaimo. This one-of-a-kind 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 to include 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, crepe paper, old foil, gift wrap, and other embellishments.
	Price	$599.95
	Approximate Size	15'' tall; 7'' cone inside skirt with 2'' diameter opening at base of cone ALSO HAS A LOOP FOR HANGING AS AN ORNAMENT ON YOUR TREE BRANCH!

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Father Christmas in Red Cloak on Red Topper DR8S005
	Beautiful reds, golds, and greens throughout! Excellent condition antique scrap walking Santa is wearing a hooded winter cloak and is loaded up with tree and toys. He is on a beautifully decorated vintage glass spire topper beautifully trimmed out in antique Dresden paper trims, antique fabrics, and 8" long gold antique tinsel. 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	$299.95
	Approximate Size	9 1/4'' tall, 1/2'' diameter opening at base of ornament

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Green-and-Silver Topper with Lily Flower Maiden DR8S703
	NICE SIZE FOR SMALLER TREE; LOVELY DETAILING!! Of special note: early vintage indented glass tree topper, antique scrap lily flower maiden, antique wax lily (inside indent), antique foil paper (back-side of scrap), antique tinsel, antique tinsel fringe, early vintage metallic loop trim, 4 different early vintage Dresden paper trims, antique emerald-green fabric trim. Hand signed by Gail Giaimo.
	Price	$199.95
	Approximate Size	10'' tall, 5/16'' opening at base

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Large Beaded Tinsel Star Topper with Breathtaking Cherub DR8S607
	THIS HARD TO FIND SCRAP CHERUB IS THE BEST ONE IN OUR COLLECTION. THE DELICATE BEADING AROUND THIS STAR ADDS JUST THE RIGHT TOUCH. Of special note: beautifully rendered and embossed scrap cherub angel with wreath of violets encircling her head, early vintage tinsel star topper with its original coil-spring wire, antique Lametta tinsel, beautiful antique beads, early vintage mercury glass beads, early vintage Dresden paper star (back of ornament). Hand signed by Glenn Giaimo.
	Price	$349.95
	Approximate Size	9 3/4'' tall and wide, 3/4'' opening at the base of coil-spring wire