Description
xA vintage handmade beaded Christmas ornament approximately five inches long featuring alternating blue and clear faceted acrylic beads on wire construction. The ornament resembles a pomander or chandelier icicle—a style typically crafted from beaded tea ball strainers or hand-beaded wire.
These beaded chandelier-style ornaments were often handmade or crafted from found materials, making each piece unique and worth collecting.
Details
- Item: Beaded Christmas ornament, chandelier/icicle style
- Era: Vintage, approximately 1960s–1970s
- Construction: Handmade wire with beaded layers
- Materials: Faceted acrylic beads (blue and clear), brass or gold-tone metal spacers, wire, black cord hanger
- Colors: Bright teal-blue and clear/crystal
- Style: Pomander or tea ball–style beaded chandelier
- Maker/Mark: None visible—handmade
- Size/Measurements: Approximately 5 inches long
- Features: All beads intact, hanger chain with alternating beads, metal spacers throughout
Condition Grade: Very Good
Condition Grade Key
- Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
- Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
- Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
- Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Positives
- All beads are present—none missing or loose
- Faceted beads are bright and undamaged
- Wire construction is sound and intact
- Metal spacers and hardware are secure
- Hanger chain is complete and functional
- Color is vibrant—no significant fading
Issues / Wear
- Minor surface patina on metal spacers consistent with age
- Light handling wear on some beads, no chips or cracks
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Collector's Notes
Beaded chandelier or pomander-style ornaments represent a specific tradition in vintage Christmas making. Many were handmade, crafted from beaded tea ball strainers, or assembled from component beads and wire. They appeared in the 1960s and 1970s as both commercial products and handmade creations—the kind of ornament someone might make at a holiday craft table or find in a grandmother's decoration box.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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