People scout the sales to find vintage Christmas ornaments that ... And while modern ornaments are crafted for durability, the mercury glass of a century ago was more brittle and fragile.

Local man collects, displays antique ornaments When Dennis Pelland decorates his Christmas tree, it’s a worldly celebration.

Try some mercury glass ornaments. “Mercury glass in the form of trees, ornaments, hurricanes, vases, or candles adds outstanding Christmas sparkle to your interior," says Cynthia Masters ...