CHRISTOPHER RADKO
Christopher Radko has been had a long association with the Ino Schaller German workshop. That partnership continues in 2008 with the highly embellished Radko style.
Some of this year’s newest entries are minis that can hang from the tree as ornaments. Averaging about 3″ tall, these little guys are embellished with glass beading and the traditional Schaller tree. But hold on to your charge card! In a sign of the economic times, these little guys are priced at a hefty $100 each!
DAVID STRAND DESIGNS
In his first Atlanta show, David Strand unveiled a sizable collection of Schaller candy containers. Strand shows a flair for coloration and details.
Here’s one of David’s favorites, decorated with traditional holiday poinsettias and fur trim. Strand has carried the poinsettia motif to the glass collection with matching ornaments.
Note the traditional finials that flank this German Santa candy container.
JOY TO THE WORLD COLLECTIBLES
Lisa Kelechava’s entry into the Schaller candy container market created quite a buzz at this year’s wholesale market.
Kelechava first created a miniature ornament. Thomas Schaller then created a full sized candy container based upon the style & decoration of the mini glass ornament. Collectors will find the miniature Santa as a “surprise” inside the traditional German container. Kelechava also crafted a series of glass ornaments based upon traditional Schaller styles.
Joy to the World is the first to create a Schaller candy container with a red tree. The design is striking!
The two Schaller-style glass ornaments are tastefully styled and the red “Ermine” Santa sports glass beading “glitter”.
This penguin candy container marks a new venture for the Thomas Schaller workshop. It represents an entirely new mold and it was garnering lots of attention … a real show stopper!