Sunday, December 13, 2009

Vintage Christmas Monday~ Number 4

Here we go for another Vintage Christmas Monday.

The kugel below was my best and favorite vintage Christmas Estate Sale find this year.

I found it in a local basement...

Along with the antique ironstone cake stand underneath it.

The cake stand is small and the kugel is large! A winning combination!




{Kugels. What are kugels? They are heavy glass ornaments first made in Germany in the 1840's. First imported to the US in the 1880's.

They were suspended from the ceiling and were known as Friendship Balls. Later they morphed into the lighter weight Christmas tree ornaments.}
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  1. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 13, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    That is one big (beautiful) kugel. :) Interesting history of its origins! Blessings, :) Tammy

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 13, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Very nice finds at the estate sale.
    I'm glad you told me what a kugel is because I would have had to "google a kugel."
    Have a wonderful Week!

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  3. Linens Lace and LattesDecember 13, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    I send friendship balls back and forth to my grandsons in Ky. It is fun to fill with small items that remind us of each other. I purchased on ebay and had to buy 8 and did not know what to do with the other 6 but now I do! I will hang them on my victorian tree and call them kugel's!

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  4. TheresaDecember 13, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    I no sooner thought, "what the heck is a kugel"? and there was the answer:) Love it! Have a blessed day!

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  5. Paula@SweetPeaDecember 13, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    I think that Martha Stewart once did a feature on her show about Kugels. I hadn't thought about them again until I saw your post.

    My post for this week is up. Thanks for hosting this fun event!

    http://virginiasweetpea.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-monday.html

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  6. Julie MarieDecember 13, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Hello Joan, I love kugels and am always looking for them at the estate sales I attend... I had one in my hands once, and an elderly lady wanted it as it was like one she had many years before... I so wanted it too... but relented and let her buy it...I know she gave it a wonderful home... Thanks again for hosting this wonderful party... I will be sad to see it end soon... love to you... Bisous... Julie Marie

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 13, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    What an interesting post. I have never heard of a Kugel....it is beautiful. I too will miss these Mondays when they are over.

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  8. aliceDecember 13, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Well Joan thanks so much for the Kugel story. I could not remember what they were called. Yesterday was my b-day and one of my dearest friends gave me a great collection she had found in the summer. Check it out. I was very tickled with my goodies.
    smiles, alice

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  9. UnknownDecember 13, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    What a great find! Thanks for the info, I learn so much in blogland.
    I will be posting today. I'm just lovin this.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 13, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing a little history on kugels as well!!!
    :)
    Zuzu

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  11. JaneDecember 13, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Good Morning Joan,
    I didn't know anything about kugels so your post was very informative. I love how you displayed it on the ironstone cake plate. Just beautiful!
    I'll be linking later today.
    Jane

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  12. SueDecember 13, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I thought it was a pastry...learned something new today!

    Sue

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  13. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 13, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I never knew what these were called. I have a couple of new ones that are mercury glass, but didn't know the name for them. Yours is gorgeous! Thanks for hosting the party. I'll be posting later this afternoon.
    Debra

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  14. debDecember 13, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    What a gorgeous combination! I too was wondering what a kugels was...before I could finish my thought there was the answer! Cool!
    Thanks for hosting this, I'll miss it too. On the way to put mine up :~)
    *hugs*deb

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  15. Grandma Yellow HairDecember 13, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    Lovely post and what a neat idea to have a Vintage Monday. I didn't know their names either. Thanks for sharing
    Maggie

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  16. peggy gattoDecember 13, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I never knew about these!!! What a wonderful find!
    I just put some things up and will be adding more. Thank you for the opportunity to share my memories AND to see all the other posts.

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  17. Hill Country House GirlDecember 13, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    I love old Christmas ANYTHING and am so happy to have found your blog!Love that you shared about kugels. I have written a Vintage Monday post for tomorrow and have linked back to your blog - is that how it works? Sorry to be kinda slow figuring it out! I scheduled it to post in the morning.

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  18. JudiDecember 13, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    I love Kugels as well Joan. The weight, the caps, everything! Yours is in wonderful condition with great color!! Happy Holidays ~ Judi

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  19. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 13, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    I was trying to find a link to join in on Vintage Christmas Monday...help! here is my link
    http://ljm-alacarte.blogspot.com

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  20. ★Carol★December 13, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I learn something new every day here on your blog Joan! I never knew those were called kugels. What an amazing find!
    I've got my VCM post up, and I'm reading to start hopping around to all of the other blogs!
    Happy VCM!
    Carol

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  21. DonnaDecember 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Hi, Joan,

    I just posted my new Vintage Christmas post.

    D

    Thanks for the info. I didn't know what they were either. :)

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  22. JoanDecember 13, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    I love old Christmas things. You had a great find. Join me at Applejack Lane for some Vintage Christmas Monday.

    http://applejacklane.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-christmas-monday_13.html

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  23. julieDecember 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Great lesson. Have a wonderful week and thanks for being so gracious...julie

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  24. Breathing In GraceDecember 13, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    I'm lovin' your Vintage Christmas Monday!!! I shared a few of my "old" ornaments!!!
    Hope your Christmas is blessed!!!

    http://wiseoldowl-deb.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-christmas-monday.html

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  25. DawnDecember 13, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    LOL! I was going to ask what a kugel was, but you already answered that. It's very pretty, I love gold.
    Hugs,
    Dawn

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  26. Old Centennial FarmhouseDecember 13, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    I am happy to participate once again in your fun party....I am so glad you've hosted this, what fun it is!
    XOXO
    Joni

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  27. Little Lizard KingDecember 14, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    I'd love to join in on this party, but I'm technically challenged. Please help!

    http://littlelizardking.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-home-tour.html

    littlelizardking@gmail.com

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  28. KathyDecember 14, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    I absolutely adore your vintage Mondays! And - I never knew they were called kugels. I have some "faux" kugels and shall start calling them by their correct name ;o)

    Kathy

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  29. Boxwood CottageDecember 14, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Oh my I wonder how come I seem to be the last to have her VCM post up every Monday, also I live in another time zone ahead of you?

    Anyway now my post is up!

    Congrats on your find of the week the heavey glass bauble ornament Joan!

    I collected these heavy glass baubles some years ago, but I haven't put them out this year, because i like to change my decorations a bit every year.

    I wish you a wonderful VCM!

    xoxo Carola

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  30. kjkljk;ljljgjgfuyhdDecember 14, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    What a beautiful kugel that is!
    That amber color is as warm as pumpkin pie :+) Those vintage Christmas kugels are so hard to find these days. You have a real treat there!
    xoxoxo
    Franny

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  31. TAPESTRIESOFNATUREDecember 14, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    HI JOAN, GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU. I USUALLY DON'T DO GREYS. TOO DARN FAR! HOPE IT WAS A GOOD ONE FOR YOU.

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALSO. HERES HOPING WE ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL 2010.

    CHEERS, JUDY

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  32. The Lazy PeacockDecember 14, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    i have never heard of a kugel, but i love it and will now be on the lookout for one! it's so pretty! love the cake stand too.

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  33. Junk ExchangeDecember 14, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    i love these ornaments - i have a heart shaped one - not sure how old it is - i think more 70s - 19 not 18 .. but i still love it - had some real ones once, but times forced a sale .. regret letting them go ..

    so enjoying your blog ..

    troy

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  34. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)December 14, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Hi Joan,
    I just posted, it's a long one but fun!! I love your find, I want a kugel! thanks for hostessing! Cindy

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  35. My Grama's SoulDecember 14, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Interesting story about kugels - so that is where Christmas ornaments come from.

    Happy VCM,

    Jo

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  36. Sammy GirlDecember 14, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Hi, Joan!
    Thanks so much for being our hostess... with the mostest! I love your kugel ... it is incredibly beautiful. Do you have many? I have some "modern ones" ala Pottery Barn from a few years ago that I meant to hang from the ceiling ... but they keep ending up in baskets to add their shimmer to pinecones and bits.
    I did a bit of an offbeat post this week ... hope you don't mind ...
    Off to do a bit of visiting before heading out for the day!
    Hugs and have a super week!
    Betty:)

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  37. blessingsDecember 14, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I didn't know they have a name but now I want some! *smiles* And the ironstone stand is wonderful too!

    Blessings... POlly

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  38. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    One day I will find a pink or white kugel & OWN it! They are so cool!

    Lucky you, what a find.

    Merry Christmas, TTFN ~ Marydon
    **NEW BLOG** blushingrosetoo.blogspot.com

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  39. Hardin County KeepsakesDecember 14, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    It so nice to learn something new everyday.Today i learned what a kugel
    is.Thanks Joan for the vintage Monday.I am half way down the list of blogs posted in your side bar. love to look at all the vintage things.Brings back good memories.
    judy j
    http://hardincountykeepsakes.blogspot.com/

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  40. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Joan, thanks once again for this little party...it is so fun AND Popular. I am visiting my Gramma, so I have lots of vintage decorations to choose from. See you next week!

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  41. AngeDecember 14, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Joan I'm sorry - I completely zapped that it was Monday. The only thing I have on my blog are my wee vintage pegs that I've transformed into angels. I even missed the parent teacher meeting with my little ones teacher this morning. Well - I shall do better next week and enjoy visiting everyone's blogs anyway later on...

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  42. AngeDecember 14, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Not sure if my first comment worked Joan but I was just apologising as I completely zapped that it was MOnday today at all. Everything, including the parent teacher meeting I was meant to have early this morning passed by. I am thrilled to have found out what a Kugel was and wish I could find one here. I will be sure to let you know if ever I do! They're gorgeous. Promise that next Monday I will be completely 'on the ball' as I had my post all planned already - so will have to transform it for next week. Take care and I'm off to read everyone's posts
    Ange

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  43. peggy gattoDecember 14, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    added a few more!!!

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  44. Heartfelt livingDecember 14, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    What a great post. I never knew what a kugel was! It is just beautiful...I can see why you love it so.
    Thanks again for hosting Vintage Monday. I have enjoyed all my visits, it's fun remenising with everyone!
    xx
    Karen

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  45. Noel GigerDecember 14, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    http://noelgiger.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-printable-cards-are-here.html
    I found an adorable vintage Christmas card, scanned it and created gift tags - they are available for a FREE download to add to your Christmas gifts! Merry Christmas!

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  46. V I N T A G E O L O G I E December 14, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    I never knew .. my German O'ma would be disappointed in me ; ( ... thank you for sharing your knowledge, they're beautiful!

    xo
    Jill

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  47. Life Goes OnDecember 14, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Interesting I never heard about them.

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  48. Noel GigerDecember 14, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    And I created a second set just for Vintage Monday :) http://noelgiger.blogspot.com/2009/12/more-free-vintage-image-gift-tags.html

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  49. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    one learns something new every day!never knew what a "kugel" was although I have several of them. thanks so much for sharing AND hosting this wonderful party. you're doing a mahvelous job! I look forward to it all week long!

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  50. Meadowbrook Cabin PrimitivesDecember 14, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Thanks for sharing your info on the kugel..
    I have a passion for old Christmas decorations , too .

    Merry Christmas !
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  51. CaroleDecember 14, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    Great kugel. I have a friend that has tons of the old ones. I just have the newbies. Sorry I missed another Vintage Christmas! just can't get it together. The good thing is that biz has been good!
    xxxx....C
    ps.....I miss you too!!!!

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  52. jamie@midcenturymaniaDecember 14, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    I just today found 9 boxes of shiny brites at a thrift store. I was reading about kugel and also the history of shiny brites today. Thanks. Great info. midcenturymania.blogspot.com

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  53. Judy December 16, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    I finally had time to comment. I have never ever heard of kugels...You learn something new everyday. I'm off to visit some more party goers.

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  54. savvycityfarmerDecember 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    are ther any basements left with kugels??

    hi there local friend...did not mean to stay away this long ...

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