How was the Christopher Radko ornament company started?
On a quest to replace precious family glassornaments that were all shattered when the family tree fell, Christopher Radkosearched for replacements that would meet his requirements and finding none,went into business for himself designing and crafting European mouth-blownglass ornaments in 1985.
What makes Radko ornaments special?
Radko ornaments are crafted in Poland, Italy andGermany by teams of craftsmen and artists using Renaissance era carving,molding, blowing, hand painting, silver lining and finishing processes. Eachglass ornament takes several weeks of painstaking craftsmanship to complete.More than 3000 people are involved in the creation of each year’s collection ofornaments.
There is something for every collector among theChristopher Radko Company ornaments. Beautiful glass blown ornaments categoriesinclude baby ornaments, Halloween ornaments, bridal, candies and sweets, housesand cottages, snowmen, Santa ornaments, finials and classic ornaments.
Radko also has specialcategories of Designer’s Choice, Limited Editions and Special Collections eachyear. For the Designer’s Choice category, theRadko team selects one special ornament and features it as the sought afterDesigner’s Choice Ornament of the Year. The ornament that receives thisdistinction generally sells out so if you like this ornament, it would be wiseto buy it when you see it!
The Limited Edition Collectionis a small collection of ornaments that are released in a limited quantity forthe year. This
series is only in production for one year and is much soughtafter by collectors and enthusiasts. Each year’s ornament tag will carry thedetails of the limited edition specifics. Exquisitely detailed and lovinglycreated, these wonderful ornaments also sell out rapidly so don’t hesitate topurchase.
2015 marks Christopher Radko's 30th Anniversary. In celebration, Radko has designed a line of Anniversary ornaments and tree toppers.
Last but not least is theSpecial Collectionscategory. Each year, designers at Christopher Radko designand craft a special ornament collection that will be retired at the end of theyear. There are several ornaments in the Special Collection based on a theme orstory line. And as you have probably already guessed, ornaments in the SpecialCollection are highly desirable and generally sell out.
Are Shiny Brite ornaments still being made?
Yes, Shiny Brite ornaments are still being made today.Another division of Christopher Radko is the ShinyBrite Collection introduced in 2001. Shiny Brite ornaments were popularized inthe 1940’s By Max Eckardt and were easily recognizable due to their brightcolors and glitter accents. The Christopher Radko Shiny Brite line faithfullycreates glass ornament sets, lights, icicle ornaments, miniature ornaments anddecorative accessories in the Shiny Brite tradition. Creative shapes, vividcolors, retro fonts and designs all mark this exciting and wonderful collection.
As you can see, the ChristopherRadko Company has come to mean much more than ornaments or Christmasdecorations, it embraces a philosophy of quality, craftsmanship and works fromthe heart.
21st Jul 2015 The Jolly Christmas Shop
