Cantaloupe Melon Blown Glass Tree Ornament by Old World Christmas

The Cantaloupe melon gets its name from the Italian village of Cantalup, Italy, where it was first cultivated. Brought to North America by Christopher Columbus in 1492, Cantaloupes are the most popular melons in the United States now due to their refreshing flavor, juicy texture and sweet aroma.

Hand crafted in age-old tradition with techniques that originated in the 1800s
Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds
Ornaments are all hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations
Traditionally designed, hand-crafted ornaments

This is a brand-new ornament from the Old World Christmas collection. All ornaments in the collection include a "story tag" on the hook.


OWC 79

99/21(?)