Santa waves hello, a bulging brown sack lettered "Merry Christmas" slung over his shoulder — a hand-painted figural candle full of mid-century charm.
This is style #2300 from Russ Berrie and Company, founded in New Jersey in 1963 and known for turning small novelty designs into a retail empire that once reported $56 million in annual profits. This candle has never been burned, and after 40 years shows only light paint crackling and one small spot of missing color on the sack.
A fun, collectible addition to a Christmas mantel or shelf display. Browse our shop for more vintage Christmas candles to round out your collection.
Maker: Russ Berrie and Company, style #2300
Materials: Wax, hand-painted
Dimensions: 3.5" tall (not including wick) x 2.75" wide
Origin: Macau
Era: 1980s
Condition: Very good vintage, never burned — paint crackling on the bag, small spot of missing color (photographed)
