{"product_id":"candle-holder-figural-santa-claus-with-green-sack-tealight-size-japan-vintage-1950s","title":"Candle Holder: Figural Santa Claus with Green Sack, Tealight Size, Japan, Vintage 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanta carries a big green sack over his shoulder, and that sack is the candle holder. A kitschy, happy mid-century Christmas figure that will brighten any spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Ceramic, hand painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4\" tall x 2\" wide x 3\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Vintage, 1950s–1960s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very good vintage. Retains the original blue Made in Japan sticker. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanta has closed, lashed eyes, rosy cheeks, a white beard, and a pursed red mouth. He wears a red suit and hat with a white pom-pom, a black belt, and black boots. The green sack on his back holds a standard tealight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun gift for Christmas collectors, kitsch lovers, or anyone who wants a cheerful Santa to light up a mantel, shelf, or holiday table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic Christmas figures like this one came to American homes in great numbers from Japan in the decades after World War II, sold in five-and-dime and department stores as affordable holiday decor. Santa figural with a hollow back or sack were a popular design, turning a simple candle or planter into a character piece. The blue Made in Japan sticker on this one is a nice original detail that collectors look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our shop for more vintage Christmas candle holders and Santa pieces, like our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/candle-hugger-candle-climber-santa-mid-century-rare-fabric-plastic-vintage-christmas-ollectible\"\u003eSanta Candle Climber\u003c\/a\u003e, to round out your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antigo Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43352900796625,"sku":"DC1709","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/files\/IMG_9750_75fb7fa0-6f59-4181-bf97-73ff84c052d6.jpg?v=1791482837","url":"https:\/\/www.antigotrunk.com\/products\/candle-holder-figural-santa-claus-with-green-sack-tealight-size-japan-vintage-1950s","provider":"Antigo Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}