Antique 1800's German Dresden Victorian Die Cut ~ Bells Steeples~ 24K Gold Leaf!

Description: *****See my other auctions for more vintage jewelry & great historic items!***** Antique 1800's German Dresden Victorian Die Cut ~ Bible Steeples Candles Bells ~ 24K real Gold Leaf ~ This one has some partial real (tested) white gold mixed with real yellow gold on some of the bells ***SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE AMAZING ANTIQUE ORIGINAL DRESDEN DIE CUTS*** HISTORICAL NOTE: These elaborate die-cut embossed gold and silver foil labels are known as “Dresdens” for the city in Germany that became synonymous with their manufacture in the 18th and 19th centuries. Victorian paper scraps were initially used in German bakeries to decorate cakes and confirmation wafers. They went on to use them on biscuits and cakes for the festive season and people began to collect them. This grew into a demand for them for party cakes and all occasions. Colourful paper scraps and Dresden foil die cuts were also used to embellish greeting cards, valentines, and ornaments to celebrate important holidays, such as Christmas and Easter. The most expensive Victorian era scraps were finished with gold leaf. Description:Other vintage Christmas & more similar real Victorian Die Cuts currently listed - Amazing OLD Estate Find (NOS) - We tested these scarce GUARANTEED antique beauties & they solidly stood the chemical test at 24K yellow gold leaf, which is the highest possible gold content - These authentic scarce Victorian era c.1800's diecuts feature the sharpest details & real gold leaf since they were made when the original dies were fresh & not worn from long years of use & exposure to two World Wars! The reproductions that are commonly found today are no where near the sharp detail & quality of these originals! And some of the examples we will be listing are no longer available even as repros since the dies are possibly worn out or long-lost forever. Modern repros are just made from faux gold or silver colored foil & much of the original details are lost from over use or repairs on whatever is extant of the old dies/equipment. There's NOTHING like an original! A true heirloom piece.This is a sheet of authentic original Victorian era c.1800's diecut German Dresden Real 24K Gold Leaf paper trims. It is a group of church steeples, bells, candles, & bibles with one complete unit & 2 partials with one of the partials almost complete, gold on front side & paper on reverse. Each church steeple unit is 5'' x 2.75'', and is deeply embossed with sharp pristine details. This pieces will be shipped flat. What you see in third scan is what you get! Other scans are details/reverse side. Paper trims are great for Scrapbooking, old fashion Christmas ornaments, and many other craft projects...however since these are RARE originals made with real gold leaf - they most likely are candidates for careful preservation as they seldom surface!. Conditions are as-shown/described above Unused New Old Stock - Carefully shipped flat. Please see the photos for the best description of the actual condition & details. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Thank you! Will be securely & carefully shipped USPS with Tracking. Please see my other listings for more similar pieces. FOR COMBINED SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES - PLEASE ADD TO CART & "REQUEST TOTAL FROM SELLER". Payment must be made within 3 days of purchase. Please see attached pics & make all inquiries prior to purchasing.

Price: 75 USD

Location: Mentor, Ohio

End Time: 2024-11-07T08:31:03.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD