Towle Silversmiths – Christmas Melodies Series
This 1979 sterling silver Christmas ornament is part of the Towle “Christmas Melodies” series, a collection inspired by beloved holiday carols and traditional winter imagery. Crafted in solid .925 sterling silver, this medallion features a warm, nostalgic winter landscape paired with engraved musical notes and lyrics from a classic Christmas song.
Front Design — Winter Scene with Holiday Music
The front of the ornament is an elegant oval medallion framed with a smooth, polished border that reflects light beautifully.
Engraved Music and Lyrics
At the top is a detailed engraving of musical notation along with the lyrics:
“DECK THE HALLS
WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY”
The treble clef, notes, and lettering are crisp and elevated slightly from the mirror-bright background, lending clarity and charm to the design.
Serene Winter Homestead
Beneath the musical line is a peaceful winter landscape:
A large central cottage, complete with smoking chimney and snow-covered roof
Hillside barns and outbuildings in the background
Evergreen trees dotting the rolling snowy terrain
Light engraving to suggest drifting snow and soft hills
The scene feels warm and nostalgic, capturing the timeless charm of rural winter landscapes often associated with classic Christmas imagery.
Additional Musical Notes
At the bottom edge of the medallion, another cluster of musical notes ties the theme together, emphasizing the ornament’s musical inspiration and its place in the Christmas Melodies series.
Back Design — Holly Branch with Berries
The reverse side features a bold, beautifully sculpted relief of:
A Large Holly Branch
Prominent serrated holly leaves
Clusters of rounded berries
A flowing branch rendered in soft, rounded contours
The relief work is deep enough to give the ornament dimension but still smooth and refined.
Date and Hallmarks
At the lower edge, finely engraved:
“TOWLE STERLING © 1979”
This confirms authenticity, sterling silver composition, and the production year.
Original Packaging
The ornament is shown with its original box:
Green Presentation Box
Marked:
“TOWLE STERLING
Christmas Melodies
Medallion for 1979”
The elegant white script and Towle emblem stand out against the deep green background, consistent with the packaging of the Christmas Melodies series.
The interior typically includes protective padding (as shown) to keep the sterling ornament safe.
Overall Impression
The 1979 Towle Sterling Christmas Melodies ornament is a wonderful example of Towle’s craftsmanship and holiday artistry, featuring:
A beautifully engraved winter scene
Musical notation and lyrics from a beloved Christmas carol
A bold relief holly design on the reverse
Solid sterling silver construction with hallmarks
Original boxed packaging
Its nostalgic imagery and musical theme make it a cherished addition to any sterling ornament collection and a quintessential piece from Towle’s popular Christmas Melodies series.
Towle Silversmiths (Manufacturer)
Towle Silversmiths – Christmas Melodies Series
This 1979 sterling silver Christmas ornament is part of the Towle “Christmas Melodies” series, a collection inspired by beloved holiday carols and traditional winter imagery. Crafted in solid .925 sterling silver, this medallion features a warm, nostalgic winter landscape paired with engraved musical notes and lyrics from a classic Christmas song.
Front Design — Winter Scene with Holiday Music
The front of the ornament is an elegant oval medallion framed with a smooth, polished border that reflects light beautifully.
Engraved Music and Lyrics
At the top is a detailed engraving of musical notation along with the lyrics:
“DECK THE HALLS
WITH BOUGHS OF HOLLY”
The treble clef, notes, and lettering are crisp and elevated slightly from the mirror-bright background, lending clarity and charm to the design.
Serene Winter Homestead
Beneath the musical line is a peaceful winter landscape:
A large central cottage, complete with smoking chimney and snow-covered roof
Hillside barns and outbuildings in the background
Evergreen trees dotting the rolling snowy terrain
Light engraving to suggest drifting snow and soft hills
The scene feels warm and nostalgic, capturing the timeless charm of rural winter landscapes often associated with classic Christmas imagery.
Additional Musical Notes
At the bottom edge of the medallion, another cluster of musical notes ties the theme together, emphasizing the ornament’s musical inspiration and its place in the Christmas Melodies series.
Back Design — Holly Branch with Berries
The reverse side features a bold, beautifully sculpted relief of:
A Large Holly Branch
Prominent serrated holly leaves
Clusters of rounded berries
A flowing branch rendered in soft, rounded contours
The relief work is deep enough to give the ornament dimension but still smooth and refined.
Date and Hallmarks
At the lower edge, finely engraved:
“TOWLE STERLING © 1979”
This confirms authenticity, sterling silver composition, and the production year.
Original Packaging
The ornament is shown with its original box:
Green Presentation Box
Marked:
“TOWLE STERLING
Christmas Melodies
Medallion for 1979”
The elegant white script and Towle emblem stand out against the deep green background, consistent with the packaging of the Christmas Melodies series.
The interior typically includes protective padding (as shown) to keep the sterling ornament safe.
Overall Impression
The 1979 Towle Sterling Christmas Melodies ornament is a wonderful example of Towle’s craftsmanship and holiday artistry, featuring:
A beautifully engraved winter scene
Musical notation and lyrics from a beloved Christmas carol
A bold relief holly design on the reverse
Solid sterling silver construction with hallmarks
Original boxed packaging
Its nostalgic imagery and musical theme make it a cherished addition to any sterling ornament collection and a quintessential piece from Towle’s popular Christmas Melodies series.
Towle Silversmiths (Manufacturer)
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