Vintage Inge-Glas 500,000 Clown Ornament
$28.00
Vintage Inge-Glas Blown Glass 500,000 Clown Ornament. Measures 5 1/2" in height. Very good condiiton.
Celebrate a century of tradition with this vintage mouth-blown glass clown ornament. Handcrafted in Neustadt bei Coburg, Germany, by the expert artisans of Inge-Glas, this piece belongs to a lineage of glassblowers dating back over 14 generations. Standing approximately 5 1/2" in height, the ornament features a shimmering silvered body accented with hand-painted red details and "sugar-coated" glitter trim.
This particular design holds significant historical meaning; the "500,000" clown was inspired by the hyperinflation era in Germany following WWI. During this time, it famously took 500,000 German marks just to buy a single loaf of bread. The gold medallion on the clown's chest represents a traditional baker's insignia, making this not just a festive decoration but a conversation piece about European history. Capped with the exclusive 5-Point Star Crown, this ornament is a guaranteed authentic German heirloom that brings artistry and a story of good fortune to any Christmas tree. It serves as a thoughtful gift for history buffs, German heritage enthusiasts, or collectors of rare figural glass.
This item is vintage, over 30 years old.
Celebrate a century of tradition with this vintage mouth-blown glass clown ornament. Handcrafted in Neustadt bei Coburg, Germany, by the expert artisans of Inge-Glas, this piece belongs to a lineage of glassblowers dating back over 14 generations. Standing approximately 5 1/2" in height, the ornament features a shimmering silvered body accented with hand-painted red details and "sugar-coated" glitter trim.
This particular design holds significant historical meaning; the "500,000" clown was inspired by the hyperinflation era in Germany following WWI. During this time, it famously took 500,000 German marks just to buy a single loaf of bread. The gold medallion on the clown's chest represents a traditional baker's insignia, making this not just a festive decoration but a conversation piece about European history. Capped with the exclusive 5-Point Star Crown, this ornament is a guaranteed authentic German heirloom that brings artistry and a story of good fortune to any Christmas tree. It serves as a thoughtful gift for history buffs, German heritage enthusiasts, or collectors of rare figural glass.
This item is vintage, over 30 years old.