This jolly miniature Santa holds a gilded bell in one hand and his toy-filled sack in the other, finished in delicate spaghetti-trim bone china.
Napco — short for National Potteries Corporation — got its start in Bedford, Ohio, in 1938, founded by Irwin Garber, David Rein, and a Mr. Payner. The company began by producing its own porcelain and glass, but after World War II, it shifted toward importing collectible ceramic novelties from Japan, a move that would define its identity for decades. Napco became especially beloved for its Head Vases, now highly sought after by collectors. In 1986, the company acquired Inarco and relocated its headquarters to Jacksonville, Florida, where it remains in business today.
A lovely addition to a curated shelf or vintage tree, and a fun find for any Napcoware collector. Pair him with our Napcoware angel miniatures and Boy Playing Mandolin figurine to build a full set of five.
