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AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE GERMAN GLASS KUGEL ORNAMENT - GRAPE CLUSTER Acquire a museum-quality piece of holiday history with this extremely rare Antique German Kugel (pronounced koo-gel). Kugel ornaments are the heavy, thick-walled glass balls that originated in Germany in the 19th century and are highly sought after by collectors. This particular ornament, dating from the 1890s, is a coveted figural cluster form. Key Features: Antique Provenance: Confirmed as an antique, pre-1900s piece, manufactured in Germany. Kugels are among the earliest glass ornaments ever made. Coveted Figural Shape: Formed into a realistic, asymmetrical grape cluster, a desirable figural shape. The heavy glass symbolizes the durability and wealth of early glass ornaments. Cobalt Mercury Glass: Crafted from deep Cobalt Blue glass, a color popular in the Victorian era. The term "Mercury Glass" refers to the original silvering applied to the interior, which gives the grape surfaces a stunning, reflective...