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Antique German Christmas Tinsel Envelope Glattes Engelshaar Silberfarbig Metal
Antique/Vintage German Stanniol (Lead-based) Tinsel or Metal Tinsel strands, complete with original paper envelope packaging.
Title / Text Translation:"Christbaum-Schmuck" = Christmas Tree Ornaments / Decoration"glattes Engelshaar" = Smooth Angel Hair (Tinsel strand / Icicles)"Silberfarbig" = Silver Colored
Time Period of ProductionEra: 1900s–1930s (Early 20th Century / Interwar Period)
Historical Context:The Fraktur/Jugendstil-influenced typography and paper characteristics point to Germany between 1900 and the 1930s.
During this era, German manufacturers exported small glass-ine or paper envelopes containing small lots of heavy metallic tinsel (Stanniol-Lametta / Engelshaar). Heavy metal/lead-tin foil tinsel was widely produced in Germany until mid-century when lightweight aluminum and plastic/vinyl alternatives replaced it.
Includes: Original paper envelope packaging and original bundle of silver-colored metal/tin tinsel strands.Measurements: Envelope measures approximately 8 inches long.
Condition:Excellent vintage condition for age. Envelope shows light, age-appropriate toning/patina with crisp, dark typography. Tinsel strands remain intact.
