Shiny brite ornaments were originally made by max eckhardt. See more ideas about shiny brite ornaments, christmas ornaments and ornaments. See more ideas about vintage christmas decorations, christmas ad, christmas decorations. This 1940s example was made by shiny brite, the worlds largest ornament company at the time. Buy products related to shiny brite vintage christmas ornaments and see what customers say about shiny brite vintage christmas ornaments on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Hi this is a question for the christmas ornament collectors please. Dec 06, 2012 the fact that shiny brite ornaments were an americanmade product was stressed as a selling point during world war ii. I hope youve been enjoying the projects and found some that youll make this year. Tiny plastic choir boys, a somewhat weary looking elf, a flapper styled angel, and an abundance of colorful metallic glass bulbs adorned our tree. Today, shinybrite is recreating the joy and style of a midcentury american christmas. Oct 04, 2017 the history of shiny brite ornaments in brief, by cassandra. Glass ball ornaments that dont date back nearly as far as kugels will be the least expensive, as well as the easiest to find. Dec 15, 2016 ive shared these many times with you before and at least 12 of these vintage ornaments are from my own childhood tree that my mom passed on to me. The history of shiny brite ornaments in brief, by cassandra.
Make holiday memories with your family by decorating your tree with dazzling ornaments and other tree decor items. The shiny brite story of max eckardt and sons is chronicled along with rival. Shiny brite ornaments were created by american businessman max eckardt in before world war ii, almost all of the glass ornaments. I tried a moist paper towel on a broken piece and it took off the snow and the paint. Merchandise credit check is not valid towards purchases made on menards. There are many more ornaments than i could ever photograph and show you. The christopher radko shiny brite collection contains the same sparkling ornaments you remember from your childhood. Ever since max eckardt began selling massproduced shiny brite ornaments in the us in 1939, people have been delighting in the many. Shop our selection of shiny brite christmas ornaments where you will find vintage inspired reflector, round, and figural christmas ornaments.
Create a spooky atmosphere around your home with our wide selection of lights and lighting accessories that. The shiny brite company produced the most popular christmas tree ornaments in the united states throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Shiny brite originated with a german toymaker named max eckardt. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. The history of shiny brite ornaments retro christmas cards. Memories of christmas past shinybrite ornaments mahoning. Choir, vintage christmas, comic books, memories, comics, boys, young boys, greek. Although ours were from a variety of companies, the most popular of these vintage glass ornaments was made by a company called shiny brite. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Dating of the ornaments is often facilitated by studying the hook.
Get the best deals on vintage shiny brite ornament when you shop the largest online selection at. I have robert brenners christmas collectibles book so will check to see if there is a match. Get the best deals on vintage shiny brite ornament. Shiny brite ornaments were created by american businessman max eckardt in 1937. Shiny brite ornaments were created by american businessman max. The first shiny brite ornaments had the traditional metal cap and loop, with the hook attached to the loop, from which the ornament was hung from the tree. I will keep them in the family and one day pass them on to lauren. It was a german immigrant, max eckardt, who realized that the war could interrupt his christmas ornament import business. These are not to be confused with the vintage glass ornaments in antiques shops and on ebay, at garage sales and estate sales. I did a board search and couldnt find any specifics. I just wanna load my house with holiday decor but its already full of books so we can. Shiny brite all new in 2020, these polishmade, skillfully handcrafted ornaments feature everyones favorite christmas symbols and more.
The classic reds and greens of shiny brite holiday splendor ornaments are perfect for making your home look like christmas. Shiny brite ornaments were first manufactured at cornings plant in wellsboro, pennsylvania, and continued there for many decades. Shop the latest selection of vintage bubble brites, holiday splendor cookie jars, cluster trees and more. In 2001 christopher radko, world renowned producer of fine hand painted ornaments, began reproducing shiny brite ornaments. Festive fete the tales continue with this seasons new shiny brite colorway festive fete. Starting in the early 1900s all the way up to the late 1970s. When i got them home, i found that they were ornaments that were typically sold in walmart.
But we keep the box, as it reminds us of another era, when americans actually made things. Eckardt was a german immigrant who decided to make his own ornaments, and sold them under the shiny brite. Great prices on reproduction shiny brite and kurt s. Online orders and products purchased instore qualify for rebate redemption. So i got a shiny brite box but the ornaments werent. Christopher radko shiny brite ornaments at replacements, ltd. Collecting vintage christmas ornaments always a collector. Shiny brite halloween signature flocked ornaments set of nine.
Before world war ii, almost all of the glass ornaments on american christmas trees were imported from germany. But if you arent squeamish like me, having a vintage ornament wreath is a. For all of these reasons, i would not use the cap as an identifier for a shiny brite. History of shiny brite christmas ornaments youtube. Today im sharing my little aluminum christmas tree from last year along with lots more ways to display vintage shiny brite ornaments. I love these old vintage shiny brites and they give me such a nostalgic feeling when i look at them.
It was a german immigrant, max eckardt, who realized that the war could interrupt his christmas ornament. When i was a kid, my parents always had a hodge podge of different antique decorations for the holidays. Originally sold at woolworth for as little as 2 cents for six, shiny brites are still popular today. During its peak, shiny brite also had factories in new jersey, located in the cities of hoboken, irvington, north bergen, and west new york. Collecting shiny brite ornaments the cavender diary. There are some in the shiny brite box that actually say shiny brite on the ornament. For instance, an entire box of stenciled shiny brite ornaments dating to the 1940s. Glass trim time shiny brite product pink christmas ornament set of twelve. Shiny christmas ornaments, vintage shiny brite christmas. See more ideas about vintage ornaments, shiny brite ornaments and vintage christmas ornaments. Dec 06, 2015 i grew up in an era where preppy ruled fashion, and i never really outgrew my love of all things pink and green. Shiny brite christmas mini ornaments radko glass set of 20 glittering colors. Stateside, corning continued to crank out shiny brite ornaments by the 1950s, production reached a rate of 1,000 per minute. The first glass ornaments were made in germany in the 1800s.
In the last few years a fellow by the name of christopher radco has reintroduced a new line of retro ornaments. Vintage noel christmas girls bottle brush tree ornament box pins brooches by. This message automatically appears when an auction ends. Some folks especially those selling on online like to call an ornament a shiny brite, just because it came with that cap, or it has that a scene or stencil on it. After the berlin wall came down in the late 20th century, german companies in the former east germany reopened and began producing glass ornaments using the old methods. Eckardt was born in 1890 in oberlind, which was 20 miles away from the glass ornament hub of lauscha. Adler ornaments i found boxes galore at home goods while out and about last friday. I know that perhaps over the years these ornaments. The story behind vintage shiny brite christmas ornaments. Dec 28, 2019 vintage shiny brite ornaments and other christmas ornaments on this board are for sale on ebay.
You will see a message indicating that the item is out of stock. Nov 20, 2018 these are my favorite vintage ornaments. Ever since max eckardt began selling massproduced shiny brite ornaments in the us in 1939, people have been delighting in the many choices of colorful decorations to hang on their christmas trees. Radko shiny brite christmas department store bubble light tree counter display. Oct 03, 2012 a history of the shiny brite ornamnts. I bought a box of old shiny brite ornaments and some other glass orn. This collection brings back nostalgic memories of those classic.
I heart shiny brite vintage ornaments home facebook. This year when it came time to decorate the tree in my dining room, i went with a preppy theme a white christmas tree decorated with vintage pinkandgreen shinybrite ornaments. The shiny brite company produced the most popular ornaments in american throughout the 1940s and 50s. The fact that shiny brite ornaments were an americanmade product was stressed as a selling point during world war ii. Shinybrite mini snow cap ornaments set of 20 west elm. Chaoticfashion shiny brite necklace handmade christmas ornament jewelry gift pendant charm. To this day, when i think christmas i think of those cheerful glass ornaments. These reproductions make available the lovely colors and patterns from those memorable days. What began with a purchase of 5 adorable shiny brite bell ornaments in 2009 has. Various prewwii shiny brite ornaments imported from german glass companies. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Buy products related to shiny brite vintage christmas ornaments and see what customers say about shiny brite vintage christmas ornaments on. Collecting vintage christmas ornaments in the early years of our marriage i bought ornaments for our first christmas trees.
Shiny christmas ornaments, shiny brite christmas ornaments, vintage shiny brite christmas ornaments are designed for high demand commercial decorating applications. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In a collection created exclusively for west elm, this trims vintageinspired design was derived from antique ornaments shinybrite has carefully preserved. Some were in boxes that said shiny brite, others were unboxed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Shiny brites were manufactured until 1962, more popular unbreakable ornaments took over about then. Vintage shiny brite ornaments are fun to collect and fun to use.
Christopher radko, shiny brite ornaments replacements, ltd. I know that perhaps over the years these ornaments have been mixed up by their previous. Aug 21, 20 if you want to collect real shiny brites, there are a few words of warning. The first shiny brite ornaments had the traditional metal cap and loop, with the hook attached to the loop, from which the ornament. Shiny brite halloween lanterns w tinsel shiny brite ornament.
Currently and locally, this raises the question of. And for me one of those memories would be of the ornaments on our christmas tree. In 1968 our first daughter was born and i decided to start a collection for her. Vintage glass christmas ornaments this time of year brings back many memories for people from different times and moments in their life. New york each year, as part of christmas, we pull out a box of shiny brite glass ornaments. Some sellers mistakenly use the manufactures name shiny brite to refer to any ornaments of this type. Dec 28, 2019 vintage shiny brite ornaments and other christmas ornaments on this board are for sale on ebay under seller ids.
The cool thing about these is that they look to be pretty authentic reproductions of vintage originals but much easier. Vintage white christmas tree with shinybrite ornaments. Please note if the ornaments was not sold it will definitely be relisted. Amazon is my go to place for all things shiny brite if i cant find them out in the wild. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. Get the best deals on shiny brite christmas ornament when you shop the largest online selection at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. With shiny brite ornaments, you can mix and match vibrant colors and sparkly patterns to achieve a playful vintage feel in your home. This collection brings back nostalgic memories of those classic holiday decorations from your childhood. Shiny brite ornaments are a perfect example of midcentury christmas decorations.
In the 1930s, with another war on the horizon, eckardt realized his imported supplies may be effected so he and f. Shiny brite holiday splendor christopher radko ornaments. Mailin rebate is in the form of merchandise credit check, valid instore only. We have lovingly recreated them in all their fantastic colors, creative designs, and unique shapes. Shop for shiny brite glass ornaments online at target. In some dastardly cases, the tops and hooks may also be replaced to create a shiny brite.
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