Vintage 1940 10.5” Eastern European Papier Mache Santa Claus Mica Toy White Coat

Description

View Vintage 1940 10.5” Eastern European Papier Mache Santa Claus Mica Toy White Coat with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This charming folk Santa is crafted in a hollow molded composition — likely pressed papier-mâché or pulp fiber — and hand-painted in soft, traditional colors. • Structural crack running from sack area down through robe and base. 10.5” Vintage Eastern European Santa Papier Mache Figure Mica Toys c1940s⸻DescriptionHere is a wonderful and increasingly hard-to-find large Eastern European Santa Claus figure, standing an impressive 10½ inches tall and dating to approximately the 1940s–1950s.This charming folk Santa is crafted in a hollow molded composition — likely pressed papier-mâché or pulp fiber — and hand-painted in soft, traditional colors. He features a warm expression with rosy cheeks, flowing beard, and carries a toy-filled sack including a teddy bear and fruit, along with a wrapped gift and walking staff.A delicate dusting of mica sparkle adds a snowy shimmer across the robe and shoulders.Remnants of an original paper label printed in Cyrillic remain on the underside, supporting Eastern European / Soviet-bloc origin.⸻Condition • Structural crack running from sack area down through robe and base • Additional cracking and separation at underside/base • Paint wear and surface age throughout • Edge wear along hem and accessories • Label worn/partialDespite condition, the figure displays beautifully and retains strong visual presence.I have more antique toy and doll items listed so please check out my other auctions!Please check out my other auctions and add "ELSZEN" to your favorite sellers.Your one-stop shop for Vintage Hollywood, World's Fair Memorabilia, Antique Dolls, Paper Dolls, and Children's items, Victorian Paper and Advertising, Unusual History items and MORE! Condition: Used. Category: Toys & Hobbies › Vintage & Antique Toys › Celluloid. Brand: Character.

Material

Celluloid

Brand

Character

Year

1940

Vintage

Yes