Vintage Pineapple Christmas Tree Topper Finial

Great Masters have used paints and canvas to create masterpieces over the years, today's artists employ many other mediums. The glass ornament is one of these other mediums. Each ornament is a unique work of art. Mouth blown into its final form, then silvered and prepared for painting each one is most likely to have subtle differences from the next. These unique differences are not flaws, but rather the result of the artist's individuality. Although attempts are made to duplicate the individual paint schemes of an ornament, it is impossible for each and every one to be an identical copy of the original. Even the shape of the molded ornament may have slight variations from the glass blower. The differences are what make choosing an ornament exciting.

The pineapple is an American symbol of hospitality. Traditionally, when colonial sea captains returned from their tropical voyages, they would place a pineapple from their cargo on their gatepost or hang them on their front doors indicating their return. These were viewed as a sign of hospitality and welcoming to all who passed and are still given today as a sign of friendship.