Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament

A vertical 4.5-inch vintage blown glass ornament shaped like a beehive. A hand-painted baby with a red suit peeks from the top, and a large brown bee is featured on the front. Silvered glass with gold glitter accents.
A vertical 4.5-inch vintage blown glass ornament shaped like a beehive. A hand-painted baby with a red suit peeks from the top, and a large brown bee is featured on the front. Silvered glass with gold glitter accents.
Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament
Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament
Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament
Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament
A vertical 4.5-inch vintage blown glass ornament shaped like a beehive. A hand-painted baby with a red suit peeks from the top, and a large brown bee is featured on the front. Silvered glass with gold glitter accents. A vertical 4.5-inch vintage blown glass ornament shaped like a beehive. A hand-painted baby with a red suit peeks from the top, and a large brown bee is featured on the front. Silvered glass with gold glitter accents. Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament
Vintage Blown Glass Baby in a Beehive – Heirloom Mercury Glass Ornament
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Capture a serene and playful charm within your yuletide display with this vintage blown glass baby in a beehive ornament, featuring a shimmering heirloom mercury glass texture.

A delightful example of traditional glass artistry, this "Baby in a Beehive" piece captures a sense of mid-century whimsy, featuring a hand-painted infant peering from a gilded hive while a large, detailed bee rests on the tiered glass surface.

The silvered finish and delicate gold glitter accents provide a grounded, timeless feel for collectors of heirloom holiday decor. Whether suspended from a classic evergreen bough or displayed on a brass stand in a sunlit window, this bulb serves as a functional relic of late-century holiday craftsmanship. Its well-preserved condition and unique subject matter ensure it remains a conversation piece, bringing a sense of whimsical charm and garden-inspired beauty to the modern home.

This item is vintage, approximately 40 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.

  • Origin: Likely Germany or Poland

  • Era: Late 20th Century

  • Material: Blown Glass, Glitter, Paint

  • Dimensions: 4.50" x 2.25"

  • Condition: Very Good

  • Special Feature: Hand-painted details; classic "old world" mold.

  • Note: As with all silvered glass, avoid exposure to extreme temperatures to ensure the luster remains bright for years to come.