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Tired Santa. Old Christmas decoration. Price on bottom?

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Advantage

santa clause resting priced low vintage decor

Santa is tired!

Antique chalk decoration for Christmas.

I drag him out every Christmas and enjoy my sleeping Santa.  I bought him at a garage sale several years ago and he is a delight to have around.....so different!  I don't know how old he is but the original price is on the bottom  Let's look.

santa napping vintage christmas decor

There it is!  If you are old enough to remember going to the "dime store" with parents many years ago you'd perhaps remember how items were priced on the bottom with a marker.  This was 69 cents!  What would it be today?  Seems as if we can't buy anything for less than 5$!

Have a Happy Holiday season!!  Thanks for reading my blog!! 

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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

That is precious and the type of special treasure one might find at an estate sale.

Dec 10, 2023 04:36 PM
Barbara S. Duncan

True!!

Dec 11, 2023 04:53 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I have a couple old Christmas decorations that have been with me all my life.  On the bottom of one, it says, "Made in Occupied Japan."  

Dec 10, 2023 04:47 PM
Barbara S. Duncan

We are pretty much alike, Myrl!

Dec 11, 2023 04:53 AM
Don Thompson
Donthomp Associates - Sunnyvale, CA

Fouind on eBay.

Found in an old new england home not lived in for many many years.

Maybe Holland mold

Santa sleeping in a chair with his bag of toys next to him.

Price $37

 

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Vintage 1948 Marbello Ceramic Santa Claus Bank Sleeping Santa in Chair.  It measures 6 3/4" tall by 6" wide and 6 1/2" deep. There is an impressed mark on the back of the chair for Marbello. The banks were given as a promotional item and there is a sticker from Brownsville Savings and Loan Association (Texas) on the back of the chair. It is marked 1948 on the back and on one of the boots. It comes with an unknown coin inside.

Price $48

Dec 10, 2023 05:37 PM
Barbara S. Duncan

Don, you are the best "searcher" in the world.  I guess I didn't do much of a search because I love him too much to part with right now.  But from 69 cents up to $48 is pretty good record!!

Dec 11, 2023 04:52 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Barbara. Your decoration brings back memories of a simpler more civilized time. Thanks for the memories. Enjoy your day.

Dec 11, 2023 04:31 AM
Barbara S. Duncan

Wayne, that is so true!  I loved the "dime store."

Dec 11, 2023 11:32 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Wow, it looks like Don Thompson has the answer! Definitely not 69 cents anymore.

Dec 11, 2023 05:02 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Barbara - holidays bring back many sorts of memories.   Part of my own history is from the world of retail.   Such associations seem to linger a longtime. 

Dec 11, 2023 06:57 AM
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

As my 101 year old Aunt would say, that’s a trip down memory lane…Wishing you a blessed Christmas.

Dec 16, 2023 11:40 PM
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