Commemorative ornament in limited editions Hand cut in West Germany Approximately 4¼” x 3¼” 2022 market price on Biedermann price list is $563.00More than 800 years ago, the village of Schwaebisch Gmuend was founded by the Kings of Staufen, who were responsible for settling this region known for its artisans specializing in the production of gold, silver, and brass jewelry as well as decorative ornaments. These works of art were shipped to markets in Italy and Western Europe. The tradition in metal arts survives today in this medieval walled town located near Stuttgart, Germany. For generations families have engaged in ornament cutting, designing their own unique decorations to give friends and relatives as gifts during the holiday season. The Biedermanns originated the creation of a single Christmas ornament commemorating each year, drawing on the talent from this region. In the fall of 1970 we contacted several artisan families who among them designed and cut the first ornament, which depicted the town square of Schwaebisch Gmuend. Since that first edition, each year a group of artists has selected a single design from those submitted by the townspeople and the ornament to be cut for the coming season is chosen. This is now a tradition that the people of Schwaebisch Gmuend and America cherish. Designs through the years have been selected from those created by school children and adults. USPS Ground Advantage Calculated Shipping I ship from MA (cost is determined by distance, weight & dimensions) Message me if you have questions on this item, and Please review ALL PHOTOS as they demonstrate the condition of the item(s). Please thoroughly inspect your order upon arrival. If any item is not as expected please contact us ASAP to facilitate a return or an otherwise acceptable resolution to your satisfaction We do 100% care about the buyers needs, We strive for positive feedback, we are excellent in communication & respond promptly. We Sell a variety of items and do not claim to be experts. In the event that something is missed, please contact us first before leaving negative feedback, we fix the issue 100% of the time. International Orders: Shipped Only through the global shipping program. Buyer is 100% responsible for providing the correct shipping address on their eBay account!! We pack carefully, and re-use clean packing materials due to the interest of the planet Be Sure To Follow me, and Check Out Similar Items In My eBay Store! New Items are Listed Several Times a Week! Payment is due within 24 hours once the auction has closed. On the 2nd day after auction has ended, an "Unpaid Item" Case will automatically open if no arrangements have been made. I never like to do this, but eBay charges me the fees once you start bidding, and it's the only way how eBay will credit fees back to me. |