And while modern ornaments are crafted for durability, the mercury glass of a century ago was more brittle and fragile. The more vintage ornaments you scout out, the more you will be able to look ...

John Teichman for decades has been decorating the Christmas tree in Traverse City’s historic Candle Factory building with vintage glass ornaments. So he has acquired an appreciation of the art ...

Local man collects, displays antique ornaments When Dennis Pelland decorates his Christmas tree, it’s a worldly celebration.

For many collectors, Hubert said, the ultimate in Christmas ornaments are glass ones created in Germany ... church bazaars,” Hubert said. Now, as vintage collectibles, “They’re more like ...