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2 Antique German MOTH Christmas Ornaments Spun Glass Wing Flower Clip On RARE
Unusual matching pair of (2) antique moth Christmas ornaments, featuring textured composition bodies, delicate spun-glass wings, and tiny applied yellow paper flowers. The moths are identical in design, with one having a reddish-orange body and the other pink.
Size: Approximately 2-1/4" long each
Bodies: Hard, textured molded composition, with painted details
Wings: Delicate spun-glass fibers with applied yellow floral paper decorations
Attachment: Metal spring clips
Origin: Possibly German
Age: Believed to be antique
Condition: Both ornaments have damage and are being sold as found, without restoration.
Orange moth: Lower portion of metal clip missing. One wing has shortened and loose spun-glass fibers.
Pink moth: Lower portion of metal clip missing, one wing missing, and metal spring is badly bent but remains attached.
Please examine photographs carefully for condition and details.
A charming and rare pair of early-style Christmas ornaments, with particularly appealing miniature floral embellishments on their delicate wings. Wonderful additions to a collection of antique holiday decorations!
