Ornaments, Shiny Brite, Pixie Knee Hugger Elf, Large in Red & White Felt, Japan, Vintage 1950s

A standout in scale — this oversized pixie elf wears red and white felt trimmed with genuine jingling bells.

• Maker: Shiny Brite
• Materials: Fabric, celluloid, metal bells
• Dimensions: Approx. 6" as positioned; approx. 14" long when straight
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1950s
• Condition: Very good vintage condition — light staining and soiling, all acceptable due to age, use, and wear; face clean with no color loss. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This large pixie is larger than the typical Knee Hugger. He still carries his original "Made in Japan" sticker, along with the pointed nose and elf ears that define the classic mid-century style. His bendable limbs let him perch, hang, or drape just as you like, jingling softly with movement.

His size makes him a natural centerpiece on a mantel or tree, and a thoughtful gift for any collector building out their Knee Hugger family.

This style of elf was sold by Shiny Brite in the 1950s and '60s and remains highly collectible today, with the company better known for its glass ball ornaments than its fabric figures — making pieces like this a nice surprise for collectors who associate the brand only with glass.

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