This beaded velvet teardrop ornament is a handmade textile decoration covered with blue and magenta faceted beads, faux pearls, metallic gold cord, and a gold tone filigree drop.
The ornament is in good condition with its beadwork and hanging ribbon present, while some dust, loose fibers, and darkening on several bead pins can be seen in the photos.
The deep purple fabric, jewel tone beadwork, and ornate surface give it a maximalist holiday look that works well on a Christmas tree, ornament stand, mantel display, or collection of handmade decorations.
Details
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Item: Handmade hanging Christmas ornament
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Item Type: Beaded velvet teardrop ornament
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Era: vintage
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Materials: Textile, faceted beads, faux pearl beads, metallic cord, and gold tone metal accent. Exact bead materials are Not confirmed from photos
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Color: Deep purple, cobalt blue, magenta, ivory, and gold
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Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark
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Pattern or Model: Not confirmed Â
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Style: Ornate handmade holiday decoration with jewel tone beadwork
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Dimensions: Approximately 7 inches from hanging ribbon to bottom tip and approximately 3 inches across the upper body. Product weight 3 ounces
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Special Features: Layered beadwork, faux pearl accents, decorative gold cord, gold tone filigree drop, and hanging ribbon
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
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Graded Good: The ornament is complete enough for display and retains the detailed beadwork, fabric covering, hanging ribbon, and lower drop shown in the photos.
- The purple textile remains rich in color, and the blue and magenta faceted beads provide strong contrast across the paneled surface.
- The faux pearl beads remain distributed throughout the ornament, including around the upper edge, side panels, and lower trim.
- The metallic gold cord still outlines the individual fabric panels and forms the small looped decoration between the rows of beadwork.
- The gold tone filigree ball and pearl shaped lower drop remain attached and give the ornament a finished hanging shape.
Issues / Wear
- The surface could use additional dusting or careful cleaning, as noted by Pam.
- Several exposed bead pins and small metal components show darkening or age related discoloration visible in the close photographs.
- A few loose textile fibers and threads are visible near the lower edge and around portions of the trim.
- The handmade construction is not perfectly uniform. Beads and pearls sit at slightly different angles across the surface.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
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Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
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Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
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Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Collector's Notes
This ornament was built by hand from a fabric covered form with rows of pinned beads, faux pearls, metallic cord, and a decorative hanging drop. That kind of layered craft work gives each section a slightly different arrangement when viewed from another angle.
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Disclaimer
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I do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
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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