{"product_id":"soviet-christmas-ornament-glass-bead-hot-air-balloon","title":"Soviet Christmas Ornament Hot Air Balloon – Glass Bead Airship, Red and Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet Christmas ornament is shaped like a hot air balloon or airship and is made in the classic assembled technique known as “montazhnaya,” where blown glass tubes, glass beads and a central glass ball are joined on a wire frame. A red glass ball wrapped in silver beads forms the balloon, with long glass rods leading down to a small basket. It is a striking piece of mid-century USSR holiday design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas tree ornament (New Year decoration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot air balloon \/ airship \/ transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montazhnaya (assembled glass beads and tubes on a wire frame)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass, wire, glass beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver glass finials at the top and bottom, glass rod “ropes” and a woven-style basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-century Soviet, attributed to the 1950s–1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 23 cm (approx. 9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition considering its age and extreme fragility. The glass keeps a vibrant color and reflective luster. Minor spots of silvering loss, light scratches or oxidation on the inner wire may be present, as is typical for Soviet ornaments of this period. No major cracks or damage were found. Please review all photos to assess the condition yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBead-assembled ornaments were a distinctive branch of Soviet New Year decoration, and transport themes such as airships, balloons and rockets reflected the era's fascination with flight and progress. Because they are built from many fragile glass parts, complete examples in good shape are prized by collectors of vintage glass Christmas ornaments. At about 9 inches tall, this balloon makes a standout piece on a tree or in a holiday display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678834458773,"sku":"EBAY-407004397169","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-christmas-ornament-glass-bead-hot-air-balloon-1.jpg?v=1791647353","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-christmas-ornament-glass-bead-hot-air-balloon","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}