Antique German Sitting Miniature Belsnickle Santa – Circa 1920s – 2.75"

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View Antique German Sitting Miniature Belsnickle Santa – Circa 1920s – 2.75" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Antique miniature German Belsnickle Santa in a seated position, believed to date to the 1920s. Design: Seated Belsnickle Santa. A wonderful addition to an antique German Christmas or Belsnickle Santa collection. Antique miniature German Belsnickle Santa in a seated position, believed to date to the 1920s. This delightful little figure features a traditional red coat, pointed hat, textured white beard, and dark boots, with wonderful old-world Christmas character.Crafted from what appears to be clay or an early composition material, with a beautifully aged, hand-painted finish.A Special Estate FindThis Santa comes from the estate of an antique dealer who specialized in importing antique Christmas ornaments and decorations from Germany. His shop closed in the 1980s, and the remaining inventory was stored untouched for decades.This piece is part of that original inventory and has not been offered for retail sale since the shop closed.Details:Origin: Germany, according to estate provenanceEra: Believed to be circa 1920sMaterial: Clay or composition (unconfirmed)Height: Approximately 2.75"Design: Seated Belsnickle SantaCondition: Antique condition with age-related paint loss, surface wear, and imperfections consistent with its age. Please review photographs carefully.A wonderful addition to an antique German Christmas or Belsnickle Santa collection. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Holiday & Seasonal › Figurines. Brand: Candy Container.

Pattern

Xmas

Occasion

Christmas

Color

Red

Material

Papier Mache, Paper Mache, Composition

Year Manufactured

1900

Subject

Belsnickle

Brand

Candy Container

Type

Santa

Collection

Holiday

Style

Seasonal

Theme

Christmas

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Finish

Antique

Country of Origin

Germany