(1) Kurt S. Adler and (1) Christopher Radko Art Glass Christmas Ornaments. The Adler piece is a regal knight in full armor and cape, and the Radko piece is a tiger head. The knight comes in the original box, while the tiger is in a box of strawberry jam from New Hope, Pennsylvania. 

Largest Size: 3 1/2 x 2 x 8 in. 

Kurt S. Adler (1921-2004) was a German-born entrepreneur who revolutionized the American holiday decorating industry by founding Kurt S. Adler, Inc. in 1946. After immigrating to New York City, he initially imported general goods before recognizing the post-war demand for handcrafted European holiday decorations. He introduced vibrant hand-blown glass ornaments, traditional wooden nutcrackers, and detailed Santa figures from European artisans to American homes, popularizing classic Christmas collectibles nationwide. Today, the family-owned business remains an international leader in holiday decor, known for its extensive range of traditional European ornaments and licensed pop-culture holiday designs. 

American designer and businessman Christopher Radko (born 1960) launched his renowned holiday brand in 1985 after a family Christmas tree fell and shattered over 1,000 heirloom glass ornaments. Unable to find suitable replacements, he partnered with European glassblowers in Poland to recreate his family’s lost treasures using traditional, mouth-blown Renaissance methods. Hand-sculpted, silvered, and meticulously hand-painted, his vibrant fine glass creations revitalized the vintage European ornament art form in the United States. Often dubbed the “Ornament King,” Radko expanded his work into widely sought-after collectibles, earning a place on the Christmas trees of the White House, prominent museums, and celebrity homes worldwide.

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