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Antique Santa Claus

Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Santa Claus candy container made of Paper mache, composition, cardboard, felting
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

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. It
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1880s English Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

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
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Porcelain

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
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

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
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Ceramic, Wool, Cotton

Imagerie de Wissembourg - Christmas Santa Claus - Lithograph and stencil - 1906
Located in Paris, IDF
Imagerie de Wissembourg Christmas Santa Claus, c. 1906 Lithograph, woodcut and stencil Drawing by
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Early 1900s Realist Antique Santa Claus

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Stencil, Lithograph

Bobyrug’s Wonderful Extra Large Santa Claus Design French Algerian Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
curious design showing Santa Claus on each detail design, and beautiful colors with purple, pink, yellow
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Early 20th Century Algerian Scandinavian Modern Antique Santa Claus

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Cotton, Wool

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
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
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 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 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
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

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

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

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 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

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"
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

A Merry Christmas original wood engraving by Thomas Nast 1880
By (After) Thomas Cole
Located in Paonia, CO
Santa Claus as we know him today. This is a hand-colored wood engraving from the cover of the January
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1880s Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus

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Woodcut

Blue Christmas - Woodcut Hand Colored in Tempera on Paper - Art Deco - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
artwork representing a Santa Claus in blue dress, sitting on a grey pouf near a fireplace, with vivid
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1920s Art Deco Antique Santa Claus

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Woodcut, Tempera

FIRST APPEARANCE OF. A Visit from St. Nicholas - Twas the Night Before Christmas
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
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

Here We Are Again by Thomas Nast 1878 Harpers Weekly centerfold
By Thomas Nast
Located in Paonia, CO
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

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Woodcut

"Point Pleasant"
By S. George Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
The Liberty Magazine. His best known work as an illustrator was the Santa Claus logo he designed for
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1920s American Impressionist Antique Santa Claus

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Oil, Canvas

17th Century St. Nicholas Sculpture Polychrome Carved Wood
Located in Milan, IT
outside the Christian world because his figure gave rise to the myth of Santa Claus. His relics are kept
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17th Century Italian Antique Santa Claus

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Wood

13 Star Antique American Flag, Marked "R.H Macy & Co", circa 1895-1926
Located in York County, PA
buildings, opening more and more departments. The store used publicity devices such as a store Santa Claus
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Late 19th Century American Antique Santa Claus

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Wool

Recent Sales

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 Folk Art Santa Claus Hand Carved Wood
Folk Art Santa Claus Hand Carved Wood
H 30.5 in W 11.5 in D 11 in
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
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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
Located in Astoria, NY
Solid carved wood Santa, used originally as a mold for making papier mâché toys and decorative arts
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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
Located in Dayton, OH
counterweighted / balanced with a small iron Santa Claus pendulum hanging from the base. German Attributed.  
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

Vintage Metal Christmas Tree Stand, Czechoslovakia 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
piece. The stands stands strong. Original painting on the item showing pattern of threes and Santa Claus
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1920s Art Deco Antique Santa Claus

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Metal

Ciivil War "Christmas Eve" 1862, Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engraving
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
family. A vignette in the upper left corner shows Santa Claus about to go down a chimney to deliver
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus

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Engraving, Woodcut

Original Antique Poster Outing Sports Magazine Holiday Winter Issue Ski Snowshoe
Located in London, GB
Number January 1896 featuring a great winter scene showing Father Christmas / Santa Claus / St Nicholas
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1890s American Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

"Christmas 1863", Thomas Nast's Civil War Harper's Weekly Woodcut Engraving
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
to the left is one of the first popular images of Santa Claus, which was invented by Nast. Santa is
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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
Located in Dallas, TX
in the shoes of those who left them out for him and thus, became the model for Santa Claus, whose
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Santa Claus

"Autumn Colors"
By S. George Phillips
Located in Lambertville, NJ
was the Santa Claus logo he designed for the Whitman Candy Company. Around 1915, Phillips established
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Santa Claus

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Oil, Board

"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
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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
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Santa Claus figure in vivid red and white, set against a detailed green landscape base with golden
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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
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
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

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
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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
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
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

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
Located in Buffalo, NY
Turn of the century lifesize carved wood and painted Folk Art Santa Torso. Depicting Santa Claus
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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
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Incline Village, NV
the Hubley Manufacturing Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, featuring Santa Claus in a sleigh being
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Iron

Japanese Antique Hand Cast " Santa" Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
and sturdy antique iron lantern, with a "Santa Claus" motif in original paint. First of this style
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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
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
vignette in the upper left corner shows Santa Claus about to go down a chimney to deliver presents. His
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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
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
are about to hang their Christmas stockings in preparation for Santa Claus's visit. The oldest girl
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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
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
the center of the lower portion of this illustration Nast depicted Santa Claus with his sleigh and
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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
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, Wendt & Kuhn Angels, Santa Claus, Paper Christmas Tree, Tinsel chandelier and much more items. This fine
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Paper, Cotton, Porcelain, Wood, Fabric

"Christmas Flirtation", Thomas Nast Harper's Weekly Engraving, 19th Century
By Thomas Nast
Located in Alamo, CA
modern image of Santa Claus. Early in his career he was employed by the New York Illustrated News, but
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Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Antique Santa Claus

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Engraving, Woodcut

Western Cowboy Wooden Hat Mold, American, circa 1890 'Salesman Sample Included'
By Stetson
Located in Incline Village, NV
included a Christmas, Santa Claus Stetson salesman sample box. This is, in fact, a salesman sample, but
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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
Located in Miami, FL
us the Santa Claus's sleigh. Country: Germany Date: Circa 1900. Materials: Chiseled and engraved
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Santa Claus

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th-Century Russian Icon, St. Nicholas Of Myra
Located in Cheltenham, GB
‘Sinterklaas’, or Santa Claus. According to legend, on one occasion, he discovered an impoverished peasant who
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1880s Antique Santa Claus

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Tempera, Panel

Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Ring Edwardian AGL Certified Untreated
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southbury, CT
, 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

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Sapphire, 18k Gold

He Wants a Change Too, from "Harper's Weekly"
By Thomas Nast
Located in Paonia, CO
the Santa Claus and Uncle Sam images we are still familiar with today, He had devised the Tammy Tiger
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1870s Antique Santa Claus

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Woodcut

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
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1880s Pop Art Antique Santa Claus

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Screen

Original Antique Poster Outing Sports Magazine Holiday Winter Issue Ski Snowshoe
Located in London, GB
Number January 1896 featuring a great winter scene showing Father Christmas / Santa Claus / St Nicholas
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1890s Antique Santa Claus

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Paper

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
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Santa Claus

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Other

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Lot of 34 Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments, Vintage German, 1910s - 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare vintage and antique ornament collection. The size given in the dimensions section refers to the larger Santa Claus in red Coat seen in the first picture. These ornaments, were...
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1930s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Mercury Glass

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard, felting and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas ...
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20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Stunning Austrian Christmas Paper mache Santa St.Nicholas Candy Container 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas collectio...
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20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Rare Set of Six Mercury Glass & Cotton Christmas Ornament Vintage, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Christmas ornament set from Germany or Austria. Each is made from mouth blown glass, one of pressed cotton, this would be a great addition for your Christmas or feather tree. ...
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Wire

Vintage Santa Claus Belsnickel Wax Candle German Christmas 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candle. Was probably made before World War two in Germany. Scattered wear due to age. It is made of wax and is hand-painted. Nice addition...
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20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Other

Stunning Large Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container German Christmas, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Belsnickle Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard and wood was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas collection. Made ...
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20th Century German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare "walking" Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Nice beard and moveable arms. Glitter on the ground symbolized the snow. Velvet clothing. Not a candy container, but one of the...
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1930s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Austrian Christmas Krampus Halloween Devil Candy Container Catchall Box, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas Box from Austria is handmade and futures a famous Christmas character, The Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1940s or older and ...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of three Putz toy Santa gnomes. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. T...
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1920s German Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Krampus Companion of Belsnickel Devil Candy Container Figure Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas figurine Candy Container from Austria features a handmade figurine of the Christmas character Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the ...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Santa Claus

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Composition

Collection of Six Santa Claus Christmas Bottles, vintage German 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful collection of six Santa Claus Belsnickle and Gnome Art Deco decanter bottles. Some have original cork stoppers. In very good condition with no chips, with signs of...
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1930s German Art Deco Antique Santa Claus

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Art Glass

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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.
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