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Vintage / Antique Putz Belsnickle
Santa Claus / Father Christmas
Research indicates this PUTZ figurine is circa 1920s-1930s
(items marked Japan began appearing in 1922)
Marked JAPAN as shown
Features a celluloid molded face with hand painted details
His beard appears to be cotton fluff
He is carrying a "Christmas tree" that isn't quite chenille
nor is it a brush tree....it's kind of a blend of the two...you decide
Clothing is of felt and he is wired to the base
Measures about 6.5" tall
Base measures about 2" diameter (wide)
His boots look to be some sort of clay or paper mache
His toy sack is attached ot his back with twine
Multiple photos for your review
Comes to you from an estate in New Mexico
SOLD AS IS / FOUND
Pre-owned vintage condition is worn as shown
commensurate with age, use, and storage;
please see all photos as they contain the bulk of the
detail and disclosure for this listing
FREE SHIPPING
double boxed and packaged with care
Please see my other listings
If more than one item is purchased, seller reserves the right to combine shipping
I leave any cleaning up to the buyer as I
have no wish to accidently damage this beauty
The information I’ve provided in this listing is to the best of my knowledge; I’m no expert.
definition of vintage is an item created before the year 2000;
research indicates the item(s) in this listing meets that criteria.
If my researchis in error please let me know.
PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE offer OR PURCHASE
Caveat emptor –What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG)
PLEASE don’t be afraid to ZOOM IN (cameras, phone cameras,
computers all look at colors a bit differently....
so there may be a slight difference in
what you view on your scene vs the item.)
There is no warranty or guarantee with this pre-owned vintage item -
Pre-owned vintage items are subject to normal wear such as oxidation,
scratching, paint peel and / or glitter loss / discoloration due to age, use and storage --
color on vintage items may be imperfect as shown and it / they may be in need of cleaning;
I leave this up to the buyer as to whether or no or how to clean the vintage item(s)s as
I do not wish to risk inadvertently damaging them
Mine is a NON-SMOKING HOME
No returns are accepted unless the item was damaged in shipping or
grossly not as described and returned in the same condition.
Refunds granted only when there is a GROSS error on my end.
Buyer must respond within 3 days of receipt of item and ship it back within 7 days.
I will not ship to any international address
(shipping only to Continental US)
