Marolin 2011026 Vintage mouthblown Christmas Glass Ornament Graf Zeppelin

This Graf Zeppelin is a brand-new ornament, made to look like a family heirloom which can become a family treasure to be passed down to future generations. Made in Germany. Year of origin ca. 1910. Mouth-blown glass using authentic old molds- the forms date back to the beginning of the 20th Century. Hand-painted-The patina finish gives a retro and nostalgic character to the ornament. Measures 2 x 2 x 2.75 inches. The ornament box may be used as a presentation packaging or gift box. The Graf Zeppelin was a German passenger-carrying, hydrogen-filled rigid airship. During World War II, Graf Zeppelin was usually shown with a miniature of his airship. The inventor of this aircraft was first pictured in glass in 1910. The iron cap on the top is used to hang the ornament on the tree. This ornament exemplifies Marolins niche of producing mouth-blown ornaments using old molds, then painting and finishing the items in such a way to create a vintage or antique appearance. You will notice brush marks, minor color inconsistencies, rubs and an occasional small scratch, or even what appears to be missing paint. These are all part of the artistic charm that goes into the creation of Marolin ornaments. The place of origin of the glass ornaments is the area around Lauscha in Thuringia. In the beginning it was just a substitute for real fruit which a poor glass-blower could not afford. With time, the diversity of glass ornaments for Christmas trees grew.