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Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 20t...

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1920s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 2...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 20th ce...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché, wood & Cardboard This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 2...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

Antique Portrait of Santa Claus, Original Christmas Art
Antique Portrait of Santa Claus, Original Christmas Art

Antique Portrait of Santa Claus, Original Christmas Art

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Late 19th Century Signed: Lennhoff ? (Upper, Left) " Santa Claus ", circa 1890s Pastel on Canvas 20" x 16" Housed its original 1" artist-made/painted red frame Overall Size: 21...

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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Santa Claus

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Canvas, Oil Pastel

Santa Claus Cookies Christmas Plate with Gnome and Angel Motif, Antique German
Santa Claus Cookies Christmas Plate with Gnome and Angel Motif, Antique German

Santa Claus Cookies Christmas Plate with Gnome and Angel Motif, Antique German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This beautiful Christmas plate is a nice addition to your Decoration for Santa Claus eve. It is marked at the back. Display Santas cookies in a nice way.

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Porcelain

large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 20t...

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1920s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s
large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

large Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 20th Century German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candy Container, Paper Mâché & Cardboard This beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container dates to the early 20t...

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1920s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s
Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s

Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s

Located in Incline Village, NV

This copper-plated cast iron Santa Claus nutcracker was manufactured in England, circa 1880s.

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1880s English Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig
Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig

Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique German Santa Claus Belsnickle Sleigh with Pig and Toys, circa 1900 A rare and charming example of early German Christmas craftsmanship, this Antique Santa Claus Belsnickle f...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Extra Large Santa Claus Design French Algerian Rug
Bobyrug’s Wonderful Extra Large Santa Claus Design French Algerian Rug

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Extra Large Santa Claus Design French Algerian Rug

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beautiful long European style Algerian rug with nice colors and patterns very decorative with a curious design showing Santa Claus on each detail design, and beautiful colors with pu...

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Early 20th Century Algerian Scandinavian Modern Antique Santa Claus

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Wool, Cotton

Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France

Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France

Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Christmas

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Walter, Berlin

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #1714. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Gnome Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria
Santa Claus Gnome Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria

Santa Claus Gnome Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...

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1920s Austrian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, Antique Christmas 1890s, France
Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, Antique Christmas 1890s, France

Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, Antique Christmas 1890s, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Petite Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Petite Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France

Petite Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Petite Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France
Petite Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France

Petite Antique Chocolate Mold, Santa Claus Belsnickle, Metal, 1890s, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Chocolate Mold by Matfer Paris, circa 1890–1900 A beautiful antique French chocolate mold crafted in metal, featuring a rich, naturally developed patina. Manufactured...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German
large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German

large Santa Claus Belsnickle Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, German Walter, Berlin

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Walter, Berlin and #4572. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolat...

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle on Donkey Mule Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s Germany
Santa Claus Belsnickle on Donkey Mule Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s Germany

Santa Claus Belsnickle on Donkey Mule Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

"The stylish church folks didn’t want him to play Santa Claus"
"The stylish church folks didn’t want him to play Santa Claus"

"The stylish church folks didn’t want him to play Santa Claus"

By George Brehm

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Charcoal and Ink Wash on Board Dimensions: 23.50" x 30.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right

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Early 20th Century Antique Santa Claus

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Charcoal, Ink, Board

19thc Santa Clause Penny Bank
19thc Santa Clause Penny Bank

19thc Santa Clause Penny Bank

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19thc Santa Clause Penny Bank

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc old Santa Claus cast-iron Bank and all original paint 1890 to turn the century Hubbly and very good condition.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

A Merry Christmas original wood engraving by Thomas Nast 1880
A Merry Christmas original wood engraving by Thomas Nast 1880

A Merry Christmas original wood engraving by Thomas Nast 1880

By (After) Thomas Cole

Located in Paonia, CO

Thomas Nast is one of America’s great illustrators and is responsible for creating the image of Santa Claus as we know him today. This is a hand-colored wood engraving from the cover...

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1880s Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus

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Woodcut

Finely Carved 18th Century French Oak Panel Depicting Saint Nicholas
Finely Carved 18th Century French Oak Panel Depicting Saint Nicholas

Finely Carved 18th Century French Oak Panel Depicting Saint Nicholas

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This French oak panel depicts the pious Saint Nicholas, who was known for secret gift giving, which directly led to the folklore of Santa Claus. Nicho...

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18th Century French Antique Santa Claus

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Wood, Oak

Antique 19thC Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Painted Icon St Nicholas of Myra 1820
Antique 19thC Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Painted Icon St Nicholas of Myra 1820

Antique 19thC Russian Orthodox Egg Tempera Painted Icon St Nicholas of Myra 1820

Located in Portland, OR

Nicholas's secret gift-giving gave rise to the folklore of Santa Claus. The saint is depicted holding an open gospel written in cyrillic script, with a liturgical reading from the Go...

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1820s Russian Baroque Antique Santa Claus

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Gold Leaf

"Point Pleasant"

"Point Pleasant"

By S. George Phillips

Located in Lambertville, NJ

His best known work as an illustrator was the Santa Claus logo he designed for the Whitman Candy Company.

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1920s American Impressionist Antique Santa Claus

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Canvas, Oil

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Folk Art Santa Claus Hand Carved Wood
Folk Art Santa Claus Hand Carved Wood

Folk Art Santa Claus Hand Carved Wood

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H 30.5 in W 11.5 in D 11 in

Folk Art Santa Claus Hand Carved Wood

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. early 20th century Folk Art Santa Claus hand carved wood ( Possibly German ).

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Early 20th Century Antique Santa Claus

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Wood

Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine
Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine

Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine

Located in Dayton, OH

Large antique German spun cotton wool Santa Claus Christmas ornament doll with hand painted composition face.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Ceramic, Wool, Cotton

Early 20th Century Carved Santa Claus Figure in Solid Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Santa Claus Figure in Solid Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Santa Claus Figure in Solid Wood

Located in Astoria, NY

A solid carved wood Santa, produced circa 1920s, used originally as a mold for making papier mâché toys and decorative arts. Santa is positioned with his bag of toys. Mold shows sign...

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Early 20th Century Black Forest Antique Santa Claus

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Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Santa Claus Figure in Solid Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Santa Claus Figure in Solid Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Santa Claus Figure in Solid Wood

Located in Astoria, NY

Solid carved wood Santa, used originally as a mold for making papier mâché toys and decorative arts. Santa is positioned as if standing in his sleigh, holding the reins as he steers ...

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Early 20th Century Black Forest Antique Santa Claus

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Wood

15 Rare Antique Victorian Weighted Santa Christmas Tree Candle Holder Ornaments
15 Rare Antique Victorian Weighted Santa Christmas Tree Candle Holder Ornaments

15 Rare Antique Victorian Weighted Santa Christmas Tree Candle Holder Ornaments

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of fifteen rare Victorian Christmas tree candle holders, each made of green wire and counterweighted / balanced with a small iron Santa Claus pendulum hanging from the base. Germ...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

Vintage Metal Christmas Tree Stand, Czechoslovakia 1920s
Vintage Metal Christmas Tree Stand, Czechoslovakia 1920s

Vintage Metal Christmas Tree Stand, Czechoslovakia 1920s

Located in Zohor, SK

Original painting on the item showing pattern of threes and Santa Claus in the middle. Beautiful piece with a lot of history.

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1920s Art Deco Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Blue Christmas - Woodcut Hand Colored in Tempera on Paper - Art Deco - 1920s

Blue Christmas - Woodcut Hand Colored in Tempera on Paper - Art Deco - 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

This is a modern artwork representing a Santa Claus in blue dress, sitting on a grey pouf near a fireplace, with vivid colors.

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1920s Art Deco Antique Santa Claus

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Tempera, Woodcut

Original Antique Poster Outing Sports Magazine Holiday Winter Issue Ski Snowshoe
Original Antique Poster Outing Sports Magazine Holiday Winter Issue Ski Snowshoe

Original Antique Poster Outing Sports Magazine Holiday Winter Issue Ski Snowshoe

Located in London, GB

Original antique advertising poster for an American sports magazine (1882-1923): Outing Holiday Number January 1896 featuring a great winter scene showing Father Christmas / Santa Cl...

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1890s American Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

FIRST APPEARANCE OF. A Visit from St. Nicholas - Twas the Night Before Christmas
FIRST APPEARANCE OF. A Visit from St. Nicholas - Twas the Night Before Christmas

FIRST APPEARANCE OF. A Visit from St. Nicholas - Twas the Night Before Christmas

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Nicholas" under his name, now more widely known "Twas the Night Before Christmas", the poem is also the first time each of Santa Claus's reindeer are named.

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1830s English Antique Santa Claus

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Fabric

"Christmas 1863", Thomas Nast's Civil War Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engraving
"Christmas 1863", Thomas Nast's Civil War Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engraving

"Christmas 1863", Thomas Nast's Civil War Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engraving

By Thomas Nast

Located in Alamo, CA

In addition to inventing our modern image of Santa Claus, he invented or popularized many now familiar subjects, such as the Republican Party elephant, the Democratic Party donkey, B...

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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus

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Engraving, Woodcut

Antique Fruitwood Statue of Patron Saint Nicolas
Antique Fruitwood Statue of Patron Saint Nicolas

Antique Fruitwood Statue of Patron Saint Nicolas

Located in Dallas, TX

He had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him and thus, became the model for Santa Claus, whose English name comes...

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Santa Claus

"Autumn Colors"

S. George Phillips"Autumn Colors"

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H 15.5 in W 14.25 in

"Autumn Colors"

By S. George Phillips

Located in Lambertville, NJ

His best known work as an illustrator was the Santa Claus logo he designed for the Whitman Candy Company.

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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Santa Claus

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Oil, Board

Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1910s
Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1910s

Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Add a touch of Christmas magic to your interior decor with this adorable Santa Claus candy container. Found at an estate sale in the City of Erfurt, Germany.

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Doll Antique German Christmas Decoration 1910s
Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Doll Antique German Christmas Decoration 1910s

Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Doll Antique German Christmas Decoration 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Add a touch of Christmas magic to your interior decor with this adorable Santa Claus Doll. Found at an estate sale in the City of Erfurt, Germany.

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1920s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1910s
Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1910s

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus candy container. Was probably made before World War One in Germany.

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

"Santa Claus Walking" Wind-Up Toy, circa 1890
"Santa Claus Walking" Wind-Up Toy, circa 1890

"Santa Claus Walking" Wind-Up Toy, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

This rare and all original walking Santa Claus clockwork toy was manufactured in about 1890 and is probably of French manufacture, due to the lead feet and hand painted composition h...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition, Lead

Antique German Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Santa Claus, Hand-Painted
Antique German Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Santa Claus, Hand-Painted

Antique German Cast Iron Christmas Tree Stand with Santa Claus, Hand-Painted

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This charming antique German cast iron Christmas tree stand features a beautifully hand-painted Santa Claus figure in vivid red and white, set against a detailed green landscape base...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Germany
Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Germany

Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked with manufactory mark. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate ...

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1920s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Matfer, France
Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Matfer, France

Santa Claus Belsnickle Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Matfer, France

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, marked Matfer, France and #20. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate...

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1910s French Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German
Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Santa Claus Belsnickle Miniature Chocolate Mold Antique 1900s, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

19th C Sterling Silver Hollowed Body Santa Claus and Dog
19th C Sterling Silver Hollowed Body Santa Claus and Dog

19th C Sterling Silver Hollowed Body Santa Claus and Dog

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th century sterling silver Santa has a silver content of 92.5% and is hollowed. This item has minor wear consistent with its age and from the age comes a great patina. 4.75 in...

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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Santa Claus

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Sterling Silver

Santa Claus Donkey Mule Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria
Santa Claus Donkey Mule Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria

Santa Claus Donkey Mule Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1920s, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...

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1920s Austrian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

St. Nicholas Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Austria
St. Nicholas Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Austria

St. Nicholas Santa Claus Christmas Chocolate Mold Antique 1910s, Austria

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...

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1910s Austrian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickle with Lantern Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German
Santa Claus Belsnickle with Lantern Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German

Santa Claus Belsnickle with Lantern Chocolate Mold Antique 1890s, German

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and cons...

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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Vintage Cast Iron Santa Claus Belsnickle Tree Stand German, circa 1920
Vintage Cast Iron Santa Claus Belsnickle Tree Stand German, circa 1920

Vintage Cast Iron Santa Claus Belsnickle Tree Stand German, circa 1920

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A decorative cast iron Christmas tree stand. Some wear with a nice patina and little paint missing, but this is old-age. Made of cast iron, hand painted. Found in Austria and was mad...

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1920s German Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

Turn of the Century Life Size Carved Wood and Painted Folk Art Santa Sculpture
Turn of the Century Life Size Carved Wood and Painted Folk Art Santa Sculpture

Turn of the Century Life Size Carved Wood and Painted Folk Art Santa Sculpture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Turn of the century lifesize carved wood and painted Folk Art Santa Torso. Depicting Santa Claus holding reigns.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Wood

Santa in the Sleigh with Two Reindeer by Hubley, circa 1900
Santa in the Sleigh with Two Reindeer by Hubley, circa 1900

Santa in the Sleigh with Two Reindeer by Hubley, circa 1900

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very difficult to find cast iron Christmas toy made just after the turn of the century by the Hubley Manufacturing Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, featuring Santa Claus i...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast " Santa" Lantern
Japanese Antique Hand Cast " Santa" Lantern

Japanese Antique Hand Cast " Santa" Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions in original condition Seldom Seen Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique iron lantern, with a "Santa Claus" motif in original paint. F...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

A Pair of Civil War Christmas Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engravings
A Pair of Civil War Christmas Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engravings

A Pair of Civil War Christmas Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engravings

By Thomas Nast

Located in Alamo, CA

These were the first images to show Santa Claus as we now appreciate him. Thomas Nast, through his Harper's Weekly illustrations, beginning in this issue, is responsible for creating...

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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus

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Engraving, Woodcut

"Christmas Fancies", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century
"Christmas Fancies", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century

"Christmas Fancies", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century

By Thomas Nast

Located in Alamo, CA

They are about to hang their Christmas stockings in preparation for Santa Claus's visit. The oldest girl jokingly asks their dog if it wishes it wore stocking so that it could be the...

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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus

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Engraving, Woodcut

Christmas 1873, "The Same Old Story", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving
Christmas 1873, "The Same Old Story", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving

Christmas 1873, "The Same Old Story", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving

By Thomas Nast

Located in Alamo, CA

Even the gifts that Santa Claus is set to deliver show the patriotic theme of the United States flag and a drum and bugle that would have been used by the military.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Santa Claus

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Engraving, Woodcut

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration
Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful market stall or shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, a lot of decoration items as toys, chr...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood, Cotton, Paper

"Christmas Flirtation", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century
"Christmas Flirtation", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century

"Christmas Flirtation", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century

By Thomas Nast

Located in Alamo, CA

In addition to inventing our modern image of Santa Claus, he invented or popularized many now familiar subjects, such as the Republican Party elephant, the Democratic Party donkey, B...

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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus

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Engraving, Woodcut

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration
Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration

Located in Nuernberg, DE

The display box features several shelves and is richly furnished with a variety of original accessories from the period—including miniature toys, Christmas ornaments, angels, Santa C...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Porcelain, Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Paper

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'

By Stetson

Located in Incline Village, NV

I have included a Christmas, Santa Claus Stetson salesman sample box. This is, in fact, a salesman sample, but more often than not, these boxes were used as a gift.

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Wood

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Antique German Spoon Rest In .935 Silver With Reindeer & Sleigh
ART NOUVEAU 1900 Antique German Spoon Rest In .935 Silver With Reindeer & Sleigh

ART NOUVEAU 1900 Antique German Spoon Rest In .935 Silver With Reindeer & Sleigh

Located in Miami, FL

It may sound funny but this snow sleigh reminds us the Santa Claus's sleigh. Country: Germany Date: Circa 1900.

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Santa Claus

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th-Century Russian Icon, St. Nicholas Of Myra
19th-Century Russian Icon, St. Nicholas Of Myra

19th-Century Russian Icon, St. Nicholas Of Myra

Located in Cheltenham, GB

As such, over the centuries, his story was adapted to become the basis of ‘Sinterklaas’, or Santa Claus. According to legend, on one occasion, he discovered an impoverished peasant ...

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1880s Antique Santa Claus

Materials

Tempera, Panel

Here We Are Again by Thomas Nast 1878 Harpers Weekly centerfold
Here We Are Again by Thomas Nast 1878 Harpers Weekly centerfold

Here We Are Again by Thomas Nast 1878 Harpers Weekly centerfold

By Thomas Nast

Located in Paonia, CO

Following his death in 1902 he was thought by some to be the ” Father of American Caricature. ” He had created the Santa Claus and Uncle Sam images we are still familiar with today, ...

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1870s Antique Santa Claus

Materials

Woodcut

Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Ring Edwardian AGL Certified Untreated
Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Ring Edwardian AGL Certified Untreated

Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Ring Edwardian AGL Certified Untreated

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Northampton, MA

Christmas of 1897 is noteworthy: the iconic newspaper editorial entitled, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," ran in a New York City newspaper in December of 1897 in reply to a ...

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Late 19th Century Gilded Age Antique Santa Claus

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

He Wants a Change Too, from "Harper's Weekly"

He Wants a Change Too, from "Harper's Weekly"

By Thomas Nast

Located in Paonia, CO

Following his death in 1902 he was thought by some to be the ” Father of American Caricature. ” He had created the Santa Claus and Uncle Sam images we are still familiar with today, ...

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1870s Antique Santa Claus

Materials

Woodcut

17th Century St. Nicholas Sculpture Polychrome Carved Wood
17th Century St. Nicholas Sculpture Polychrome Carved Wood

17th Century St. Nicholas Sculpture Polychrome Carved Wood

Located in Milan, IT

He is also known outside the Christian world because his figure gave rise to the myth of Santa Claus. His relics are kept in Bari, Venice, Rimini, Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, Bucharest, V...

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17th Century Italian Antique Santa Claus

Materials

Wood

Santa Claus from Myths Portfolio

Santa Claus from Myths Portfolio

By Andy Warhol

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Warhol, Andy Santa Claus from Myths Portfolio 1981 Silkscreen, on Lenox Museum Board with diamond dust Signed and numbered xxx/200 Paper size 38 x 38 inch Images size 38 x 38 in...

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1880s Pop Art Antique Santa Claus

Materials

Screen

Antique School Chart Santa Claus, Christmas Early 20th C
Antique School Chart Santa Claus, Christmas Early 20th C

Antique School Chart Santa Claus, Christmas Early 20th C

Located in Retie, BE

Antique school chart - school panel theme Christmas. Santa Claus - reindeer with sleigh - bag with lots of presents - angels This antique school chart dates circa 1910 - 1920.

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Santa Claus

Materials

Other

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Antique Santa Claus For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique santa claus for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and ceramic, all antique santa claus available were constructed with great care. Antique santa claus have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique santa claus made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Andy Warhol produced beautiful antique santa claus that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Santa Claus?

Antique santa claus can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,895, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $39,000.