
Stained Glass Snowman Ornament with Star Wand
This is a decorative holiday ornament featuring a snowman, constructed using the traditional copper foil stained glass technique. The ornament is approximately 3 to 4 inches in height. It is composed of multiple pieces of hand-cut glass: a primary white opalescent body, a cobalt blue hat and scarf, and a distinct red conical glass nose. The body features a small red heart and light blue 'coal' buttons, which appear to be painted or fused glass details. The snowman holds a silver-toned metal wand topped with a three-dimensional five-pointed star, attached via thin metal wires resembling arms. The entire silhouette is outlined in silver-colored solder (likely lead-tin alloy), providing structural integrity. A small metal loop is soldered at the top of the hat, threaded with a silver metallic string for hanging. The craftsmanship shows careful edge foil application and smooth solder seams. The condition is excellent with no visible cracks or chips in the glass, though the metal components show light patina consistent with a late 20th-century mass-produced collectable style. The piece lacks visible maker's marks, suggesting it may be a boutique retail item or a high-quality hobbyist creation from the 1990s.
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Estimated Value
$15 - $25
Basic Information
Category
Holiday Decorations / Stained Glass Collectibles
Appraised On
April 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$15 - $25
Item Description
This is a decorative holiday ornament featuring a snowman, constructed using the traditional copper foil stained glass technique. The ornament is approximately 3 to 4 inches in height. It is composed of multiple pieces of hand-cut glass: a primary white opalescent body, a cobalt blue hat and scarf, and a distinct red conical glass nose. The body features a small red heart and light blue 'coal' buttons, which appear to be painted or fused glass details. The snowman holds a silver-toned metal wand topped with a three-dimensional five-pointed star, attached via thin metal wires resembling arms. The entire silhouette is outlined in silver-colored solder (likely lead-tin alloy), providing structural integrity. A small metal loop is soldered at the top of the hat, threaded with a silver metallic string for hanging. The craftsmanship shows careful edge foil application and smooth solder seams. The condition is excellent with no visible cracks or chips in the glass, though the metal components show light patina consistent with a late 20th-century mass-produced collectable style. The piece lacks visible maker's marks, suggesting it may be a boutique retail item or a high-quality hobbyist creation from the 1990s.
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