Set of 4 Franklin Mint Sterling Silver Christmas Carol Ornaments withBoxes #15800

Set of 4 Franklin Mint sterling silver Christmas Carol ornaments from 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1979, with boxes. From the "Christmas Carol" collection started in 1971, each ornament features.

A medal at the center of a 7 point star on a red acrylic disc hanging from a chain. The medal and the star are coated in a fine transparent acrylic coating which prevents tarnishing.

All 4 includes an original box. The 1972 edition features the song The First Noel. The medal is sculptured with "The First Noel" and an angel on one side, "Born Is The King of Israel" and "1972" with the three wise men with an angel on the other side. 1973 edition features the song O Come All Ye Faithful. The medal is sculptured with "O Come All Ye Faithful" with the three wise men on one side, "Joyful and Triumphant" and "1973" in a wreath of angels on the other side. The 1974 edition features the song Hark! The medal is sculptured with Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" with angels on one side, "Glory To The New Born King with the Holy Family with angels on the other side. The 1979 edition features the song We Three Kings of Orient Are.

The medal is sculptured with "We Three Kings of Orient Are" with 3 Kings on one side, the 3 Kings are looking at the Star of Bethlehem on the other side. All ornaments measure approx 4 in diameter.

1972 ornament weighs approx 83.8g, 53.9dwt. 1973 ornament weighs approx 86.9g, 55.9dwt, 1974 ornament weighs approx 85.5g, 54.9dwt, 1979 ornament weighs approx 83.1g, 53.4dwt. All ornaments are marked STERLING on both sides.

Very nice condition, the 1972 and 1973 boxes are damaged (see photos).

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