Collect this remarkable Christopher Radko "Built for One" Bicycle, mouth-blown and handcrafted Czech Republic glass Christmas tree ornamentm 1998, 980770, 98-077-0.
Produced in 1998, retired, seldom available and collectible!
A remarkable beaded bicycle! Children and adults ponder over the creative designs produced using the wired assembly of different colored and shaped beads, truly an imaginative endeavor forth of admiration. And also a dying craft that has been kept alive by a few artisans in the Czech Republic.
Green elongated tubular and also round bead form the bicycle's frame and handles. Red saucer beads create the stem from the wheel up to the vertical hand support. A specially designed red bead comprises the seat. Purple round bead form the large round wheel, with silver tubular glass beads used as the spokes, and small golden beads function perfectly as the smaller rear wheel.
Approximately 3 1/2 inches tall by 4 inches wide, a terrific added to a beaded European glass ornament collection!
CONDITION OF ITEM:
Mint condition ornament with original Radko hangtag and stored in a smoke-free environment. Ornament in its original, factory cellophane packaging, may have been opened strictly for inspection and photography purposes.
Listing ID: 67350
