Cantaloupe Ornament Old World Christmas

Cantaloupe Ornament Old World Christmas.  The Cantaloupe melon gets its name from the Italian village of Cantalup0, 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.

Dimensions: 3.5 X 2.5 X 1.75 (HxLxW)

Each figurative glass ornament produced by Old World Christmas is hand crafted in age-old tradition using the same techniques that originated in the 1800’s. Molten glass is mouth-blown into finely carved molds made exclusively for Old World Christmas, before a hot solution of liquid silver is poured inside. The ornaments are then hand-painted and glittered in a series of labor-intensive steps to achieve the beautiful creations.