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Vintage 1950s Shiny Brite mercury glass rocket Christmas ornament featuring a whimsical felt-clad elf astride a silvered glass rocket with …
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Vintage 1950s Shiny Brite mercury glass rocket Christmas ornament featuring a whimsical felt-clad elf astride a silvered glass rocket with textured metallic tail fins. Inspired by the Atomic Age fascination with rockets and space exploration, this imaginative ornament is among the most distinctive novelty Christmas decorations produced during the mid-century era.
The elongated silvered glass rocket is fitted with textured silver paper fins and decorated with a cheerful elf wearing a bright red felt cap and jacket, pale green flocked trousers, chenille trim, and red felt shoes. The elf has a molded soft plastic face with painted blue eyes and carries a miniature gold-tone musical instrument and festive chenille accessory. The original hanging ring remains attached to the hat.
At an impressive 8 inches long, this oversized ornament makes a striking display on a Christmas tree, in a holiday vignette, or as part of a collection of vintage Shiny Brite and Atomic Age Christmas decorations. Its playful design perfectly captures America's enthusiasm for the Space Age and the imaginative holiday decorations of the 1950s.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 1ʺD × 4ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Felt
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use and display. The silvered mercury glass rocket retains a pleasing reflective … moreGood vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use and display. The silvered mercury glass rocket retains a pleasing reflective finish with scattered scratches, light wear, and expected loss to the silvering. The paper tail fins remain securely attached and show minor edge wear and slight bends. The felt clothing, chenille trim, and flocked trousers exhibit light age-related wear and minor soiling. The molded plastic face retains bright original color with minimal wear. The original hanging ring is present. Overall, a well-preserved and highly decorative example of a scarce mid-century novelty Christmas ornament. less
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