1971 1978 Wallace Sterling Silver Peace Doves Christmas Ornament Complete Set
1971 1978 Wallace Peace Doves Limited Edition Annual Collection The Complete Collection. Wallace created and issued the first of the annual Peace Dove Christmas ornaments / medallions / pendants in 1971, exemplifying peace and love for the Christmas season. The Peace Dove symbolizes peace, innocence, gentleness, and the Holy Ghost.
The Wallace Peace Doves were only offered for eight years, making it one of the most limited editions offered in the 1970's. They were offered in all sterling, gold plated vermeil, and a combination of sterling and vermeil. The medallions offered here are all sterling. The sterling ornaments for the first three years were dull finish. In 1974 they started making them with a shiny finish.
Only the first three years were enameled on the back. Subsequent years were all sterling. They also started reducing the size after 1975. These ornaments are SOLID sterling silver as opposed to many of the other popular ornaments / series that are hollow. None have a box, pouch or romance card, but they will be carefully packed in individual, tarnish reducing zip lock bags for safe transportation and storage.
All appear to be in like new condition with very little evidence of polishing abrasions. None of the ornaments are damaged, dinged, dented or bent. Poor photography does not do justice to the incredible workmanship and detail the actual ornaments portray. If by some small chance your item is not satisfactory, your return should still be received within 7 days or less. Be sure to check my other listings for many more Wallace ornaments, Christmas sterling pendant /medallion / ornament / charms, and other great gift items, Victoriana, Elegant Glassware, Vintage Clothes and Shoes etc.
The item "1971 1978 Wallace Sterling Silver Peace Doves Christmas Ornament Complete Set" is in sale since Friday, October 17, 2014. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Holiday & Seasonal\Christmas\ Modern (1946-90)\Ornaments\Metal". The seller is "dkoldtiques" and is located in Barry, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Ornament / Pendant
- Composition: Silver Crafted
- Holiday: Christmas
- Product Type: Medallion
- Material: Sterling Silver
- Age: 1971-1978
- Series: Peace Doves
- Edition: Limited
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States