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Featured Large Old Stuffed Santa Claus - how old, where was he made?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Bookahtoo, Dec 16, 2019.

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  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I got this guy yesterday, because I just can't resist buying more and more and more old Christmas stuff!
    I am going to list him as soon as I am confident I know a little about him.
    He's a little over 2 feet tall, has a hand painted cloth mask face, and is stuffed with something soft(not excelsior or sawdust), except for his hat, which may be stuffed with paper.
    I have found quite a few online - some say he's an antique, some say 1920s, or 30s, or 40s. Most say a store display - but would there be so many available? Those who say where he was made say Germany - but I'm not sure.
    Opinions?


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    Bookahtoo, Dec 16, 2019
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  2. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    No idea, but he is fantastic.
     
    Lucille.b, Dec 16, 2019
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  3. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thank you! But he has to go!
     
    Bookahtoo, Dec 16, 2019
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  4. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    He is a cutie book:) This style is called a 'mask face' Santa, you will see lots out there using that term for searching. I wonder about his stuffing though, could it be shredded foam? The older ones would be stuffed with excelsior or sawdust
     
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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Just guessing, but he looks 1930s.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Dec 16, 2019
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  6. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    LOL - Just read your description. See you already think possibly 30s.
    Yes Germany would be a good bet.

    If I think of it I will check my Christmas book at the store today.
     
    clutteredcloset49, Dec 16, 2019
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  7. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Is there an emblem on his boot?
     
    ulilwitch, Dec 16, 2019
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  8. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    It's not foam - it feels like it might be rolled up wool or other fabric.
     
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  9. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    cluttered - thanks for looking him up. What Christmas book?
     
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  10. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    ulilwitch - nothing on the bottom of his boot.
     
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  11. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    I have 2 or 3 books put out by Collector Books on Christmas ornaments and decorations. One might be Schiffer.
    One of them has a good section on Santa collectibles.

    I've written myself a note to look. Problem will be remembering to read the note:rolleyes:
     
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  12. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Thank you. Looked like something on the side of his boot. upload_2019-12-16_11-34-48.png
     
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  13. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    sounds like it could be Kapok, feels soft and firm when squished:) If Kapok then he is old, whether Germany or elsewhere I don't know. You see most listed as German, but they were also made in the USA
     
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  14. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Kapok - that must be it! Thanks.
     
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  15. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Very nice. Santa made Uggs fashionable years ago.
    :p
     
    pearlsnblume, Dec 16, 2019
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  16. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    That is great to know. All I came up with was " The Standard Doll Company " and that was in US. Looked like the same face. Thank you.
     
    ulilwitch, Dec 16, 2019
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  17. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Do you think you can find the link?
     
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  18. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    Here is one from ebay. I know it's different but the face! 123 santa.jpg
    Antique 24" Santa Claus Straw Stuffed Hand Painted Cloth Face Standard Doll Co
    $149.95
    0 bids
     
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  19. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    So I'm at the store.
    Santa Claus Collectibles by David Longest Collector Books 2009
    Has a couple of Santas that look similar listed in the chapter Santas Between the wars 1920-30s .
    However this book is basically useless. It has pictures, materials used and prices. 8" Santas approx $200-300

    Christmas Ornaments and Collectibles by George Johnson Collector Books updated 2008
    Page 371 Very similar, (but the clothes appear to be polished cotton as they are shiny) says straw stuffed 25 1/2" American 1920-30.
    200-275.


    The clothing on yours looks like wool. Hard to tell from a picture though
     
    clutteredcloset49, Dec 16, 2019
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  20. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks cluttered.
    The clothes are wool flannel or fleece. They are pinned onto the Santa with 1 1/2" common pins, as are the hat and beard. The body is made of the same fabric as the boots - black woven cotton.
    Speaking of boots - I haven't seen any others with cotton boots. Their boots were all either patent leather or synthetic plush fleece.
    The belt looks like oil cloth.
     
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