I seldom visit flea markets but when I do, sometimes I spot something really fun and interesting. This little ceramic tree is one of those times. It brought back memories of a time past, very happy times when my family was still alive and Christmas was a super special family day.
Many of you are just not old enough but those who are might remember the 1960-1970's when these little ceramic trees were very popular. Our artist population in Lake Worth should appreciate this. The little trees came about by people who wanted to create their own gifts and decided to learn how to paint and do their own ceramics.
"This lead to holiday decorations and several different ceramic mold companies in the Midwest started producing their own version of the now classic Ceramic Christmas Tree. The earliest versions of trees had tiny electric bulbs that lit individually. As technology developed in plastics and lighting, the older versions of tiny individual bulbs were replaced by trees that lit from within using only one light bulb to light an entire tree that is decorated with small, colorful plastic bulbs." That is how my tree is lighted--with one single bulb.
"Vintage trees from this era are painted in a variety of colors, styles and textures. Some are glazed, some finished in acryllic paint, some with snow and many without, but one thing is clear --- people still love those remarkable handmade ceramic Christmas Trees! Since these trees are made from fired clay, little care is required, making them perfect for holiday decorations and gifts that easily last many, many years." Read more at Ceramic Christmas Trees.
I bought mine for $3 and it could be worth over $135. The value is limitless as far as memories and just the simplistic beauty of it.
To bad you had to destroy the vintage feel with leopard placemats.....
ReplyDeleteLOL--Always a Kiljoy. I am not living in the 60's...just enjoying a piece from then. Go back to your bully blog and worry about your own interior decorating. Thanks.
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