Also known as pin ball or beaded ornaments, they all have basic elements in common: a Styrofoam core — many ... bazaars,” Hubert said. Now, as vintage collectibles, “They’re more like ...

Verifying that an ornament is truly vintage will not always be as simple ... Antiques might use materials that are less common now, like a styrofoam core, spun cotton or large-grain mica coating ...