The Cracker Box Christmas Ornament Kit Grand and similar items

The Cracker Box Inc. Christmas Ornament Kit "Grand Duke on Navy" Retired December 31, 2022 Pictures listed are Grand Duke on Navy; Grand Duke on Celery; Grand Duke on Pale Blue; Joan Brooch on Orange; Joan Brooch on Black; Joan Brooch on Fawn; Joan Brooch on Teal; Joan Brooch on Celery; Joan Brooch on Purple; Joan Brooch on Royal; Joan Brooch on Emerald; Palace with Gold Accents PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR STORE FOR OTHER AVAILABLE CRACKER BOX CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT KITS "WHAT MAKES THESE ORNAMENTS SO SPECIAL?" Other than the incredible talent of Paul and Walter in designing these unique and beautiful ornaments over the past 45 years, a lot of the value is in the materials used. I think a quote from their catalog will best explain why they are so special and have such value - "WE BOTH DESIGN AND PACKAGE EVERYTHING. If a design calls for faceted jewels from Austria or Germany, for instance, it's because no company in America makes them. THE MOST EXPENSIVE KIT IN OUR COLLECTION is CINDERELLA'S COACH, and it has 8 FEET of Swarowski strung rhinestones, in settings that have been gold plated, PLUS 130 deep emerald FLAT-BACK rhinestones". As you can see, many of the ornaments are truly designs of distinction. Many of the braids and other materials that go into the making of these ornaments are made exclusively for them as well. Since the kits contain these special high quality and unique trims, some of the earlier kits and ornaments cannot be recreated due to the inability to acquire the materials necessary. This drastically increases the value of those original ornament kits. You will see this especially as the kits reach the GOLDEN OLDIES list or, in this case, this ornament is no longer available, on any of the lists. As you can see, incredible design talent, only the finest and unique trims along with the unavailability to recreate some of the past designs make these ornaments, not only some of the most beautiful, but most collectible ornaments available. All picture and description on this listing are the property of The Cracker Box Inc, are may not be duplicated or copied without the permission of The Cracker Box Inc. Please see other listing from the Cracker Box Inc. Come join our family of ball-o-holics. Cordially: PAUL (in spirit) WALTER Linda and Mike The Cracker Box Inc.