Friday, December 18, 2009

Vintage Kugels

I thought I would show you my vintage kugel collection.





I have two cobalt blue and one lime green that are 3 1/2" in diameter. Two smaller gold ones.



And 15 matching 2 1/2" silver ones! All of them are Estate Sale finds purchased over the last 25 years.

Kugels are heavier than regular glass Christmas ornaments and have a different kind of top for the hanger. {Enlarge the photos to get a better look at the tops. This is something that is important if you are looking for vintage kugels which can be expensive.}

If you want to know more about kugels read this.

Continue reading if you want to see more of my personal vintage Christmas collection
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14 comments:

  1. Your kugels are so wonderful Joan... one day I will find another one! Love to you... Bisous... Julie Marie

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  2. I have never heard the term Kugel, but I do have several of them. I love the heft of them - very pretty. Thanks for the history. And thanks for hosting VCM - it's been fun!

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  3. So pretty and colorful! I had never heard them called that but will keep an eye out for them at Estate Sales that I visit! Have a great weekend!

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  4. aaaaah, my heart just skipped a beat when I saw the 15 matching silver ones. These are so rare and hard to find. I only have 5 and they are all grapes. I am very jealous. Lucky you! All the best, Lori

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  5. Hi Joan!
    I have never found a vintage kugel in all my hunts, but I have bought some new ones at Home Goods. I absoulutely love them. I found some mercury glass ones, but I don't think their vintage.
    Anyway, you have a lovely collection!

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  6. Oh, those are lovely indeed. I have never seen those before nor have I heard the name.
    Interesting, I have a thought that maybe those would be found in areas where we had a great deal of German immigrants..
    We don't have too much of the older things here in Oklahoma, we only became a state in 1907, so we are behind in the ornament wars....grin!!!
    glenda @Serendipity Cottage

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  7. I had never heard of this ornament before, but will certainly look for them from now on. Thank you for all the information. Yours are just gorgeous..

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  8. OOOOoooo! Those colors! Have a cozy weekend..are you due for snow too?
    xo
    Pam

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  9. I too have some old, vintage kugels and they are my favorite part of decorating for Christmas. I love when I pull them out of the box and get to display them once again! Happy Holidays. Take care.

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  10. Hi Joan,
    I absolutely love your silver kugels, and the cobalt blue one is gorgeous. Have a great weekend.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  11. Love the blue and green! These are so pretty...I'll be on the lookout now!

    Sue

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  12. Joan, your kugels are wonderful. I have a few shaped like grape clusters and also some in the shape of a heart and the simple balls. They are beautiful pieces, but heavy on the tree. ~ Sarah

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  13. I am working on a post tonight for my huge Christmas balls!! I love them! Love yours!

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