Shiny Brite makes sure your Christmas tree doesn't look like anyone else's... (A 1967 ad campaign for Shiny Brite glass ornaments)

In the mid-20th century, as soon as the Christmas tree went up in the house, the Shiny Brites came rolling out of boxes and closets, bins, and buckets, ready for the holiday decorating about to begin.

Founded by German-American immigrant Max Eckhardt in 1937, Shiny Brite was born out of necessity during the onset of World War II. As an importer of sought-after European glass ornaments, Max knew that the war would interrupt trade with European countries so he collaborated with New York-based Corning Glassworks to keep glass ornaments in production and available to all of his American customers. 

Incredibly popular during the 1940s and 1950s, Shiny Brite ornaments came in a vast array of designs in both solids and patterns.  Inexpensive decorations at the time, they were conveniently sold at five and dimes like Woolworth's, hardware stores, drug stores and other budget-friendly shopping centers making them the easily accessible, go-to ornament for the holiday season. Available in a rainbow of designer colors they looked beautiful on both natural trees and silver tinsel trees that were all the rage during the mid-20th century. Nowadays Shiny Brites offer a nostalgic glimpse into Christmases of the past. Each year more layers of festive memories add to their unique character. 

This box of Shiny Brite glass balls features a beautiful shade of green glass balls that sits somewhere on the color spectrum between emerald, watermelon and mint. Measuring 1 3/4" inches in diameter, these ornaments are an ideal size for small table-top trees or the tippy-top area of a full-length tree if you like to graduate your ornament sizes. 

Aged to perfection they contain all the hallmarks of authentic vintage ornaments - oxidation, fading, tarnish, and crackly lines that look like ice trails. Nestled into their original box, this set dates to the 1960s or very early 1970s, the era when Shiny Brite started manufacturing plastic ornaments in place of glass. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- 12 ornaments included

- Includes original vintage Shiny Brite box

{CONDITION}

Aged to perfection, these glass ornaments carry all the authentic patina that make you fall in love with vintage ornaments to begin with. Oxidation, color fading, crackly lines, and tarnished areas make each one 100% unique in aesthetic. Two of the balls are missing their original crowns. The box is in great shape with very minimal wear. The original cellophane is missing, but we'll be happy to replace it upon purchase to keep the ornaments safe and sound while journeying to your house. 

{SIZE}

The box measures 9" inches (length) x 7" inches (width) x 2" inches (height). Each ornament measures 1 3/4" inches in diameter. Together including box and ornaments, this set weighs 5oz. 

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