Buy From Us - Antique & Vintage Christmas from Dresden Star Ornaments

Buy From Us - Antique & Vintage Christmas

As we look for great antique and vintage materials for making our one-of-a-kind Dresden Star Ornaments, we often come across some wonderful finds to include belsnickles, antique weighted candleholders, and fabulous old toys and candy containers for under the tree, and more! These fabulous collectibles are presented to you in their as-found condition. If we replaced missing parts, we provide these details in the description by the item. Remember when you buy collectibles 70 to 100 years old, imperfections, patina, and signs of wear all come "with the territory". We provide great thumbnail and full-size photos of each item to aid you in your buying decision, so PLEASE look carefully at all the pictures before you buy!

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CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	6 Gold 1860s Weighted Candleholders with Antique Amber Candles CHR604
	Set off your Victorian tree with these rare beautiful antique counterbalanced American-made candleholders from the 1860s and lovely old-stock antique amber candles. Holders are made with clay weights painted gold and are much easier to use than clip-on holders - you simply place them on your feather tree or living tree branch and they balance beautifully on their own due to the clever counterweighted design. (PLEASE CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT OF CANDLE ON TREE BRANCH). These antique items have aged gracefully; they are presented to you in their as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THESE ITEMS ARE OVER 100 YEARS OLD YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of these 150 year-old items.
	Price	$125.00
	Approximate Size	6 Candleholders- 5 1/2'' tall, 6 Candles 3 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	6 Antique Weighted Walnut Candleholders with Antique Candles CHR701
	Set off your Victorian tree with these rare beautiful antique counterbalanced hard-to-find figural walnut candleholders from the 1860s and lovely old-stock antique candles. Holders are made with molded walnut clay weights painted gold and are much easier to use than clip-on holders - you simply place them on your feather tree or living tree branch and they balance beautifully on their own due to the clever counterweighted design. Antique candles are lovely and multicolored, with soft amber, red, and a hint of green. These antique items have aged gracefully; they are presented to you in their as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THESE ITEMS ARE OVER 100 YEARS OLD YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of these 100+ year-old items.
	Price	$179.00
	Approximate Size	6 Candleholders- 4 1/4'' tall, 6 Candles 3 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	ANTIQUE GERMAN SANTA ON WOOD SLEIGH CHR707
	This WONDERFUL German-made antique Santa would be an excellent addition to your under-the-tree Christmas decorations. Sleigh would look great trimmed with pinecones, branches, and other natural decorations! Santa has clay feet, hands and boots, and is dressed in red and blue cotton batting outfit, with his original rabbit fur beard. This antique item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$359.00
	Approximate Size	7'' long x 4'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Early Large Mesh Santa Candy Container CHR706
	CIRCA 1920'S JAPANESE-MADE, ORIGINAL CONDITION, CANDY CONTAINER ORNAMENT IS A LARGE HARD-TO-FIND SIZE!! Complete with celluloid face, cotton mesh body, clay hands and feet, lace detailing and chenille buttons, this ornament is a real find for the serious collector. Santa's mesh body opens at the top (gathered together by string hanger); families would fill his body with special treats! This antique item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS 90 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$339.00
	Approximate Size	14'' tall, excluding loop hanger

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Early Vintage Nice Condition Santa with Rucksack CHR705
	This Made in Occupied Japan Santa has wonderful detailing on is clay face and is in very nice condition. He is cloth-covered cardboard with clay feet, cotton batting beard, chenille trim, paper belt, canvas rucksack, and cotton-batting arms. This early vintage item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS OVER 60 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$189.00
	Approximate Size	6 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Quaint Cotton Batting Santa Ornament with Basket CHR714
	This soft and cuddly 1920's Japanese-made Santa (as found carrying painted wood basket) will look right at home hanging on a traditional Victorian feather tree. His wire-frame body is lavishly wrapped with thick fluffy cotton batting in lovely faded red. His feet are nicely wrapped in black cotton batting, his hands are wired chenille and he is trimmed in chenille with paper belt and cotton beard. Hand painted details on his expressive face are very nice. This early vintage item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS OVER 70 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$239.00
	Approximate Size	6 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Early Vintage Cotton Batting Skier CHR712
	Reminiscent of snow babies, this adorable cotton batting skier as-found with clay face is still a treasure, even with one ski-pole missing! She (or he) has chenille accents, cute hooded cotton batting snow suit, lovely hand-painted face, and flocked cardboard skis. Estimated age is Circa 1920s or '30s. THIS ADORABLE FIGURE WOULD BE A PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR UNDER-TREE SNOW SCENE. This early vintage item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS OVER 70 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$119.00
	Approximate Size	4'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Fabulous Large Cotton Batting Santa Ornament CHR713
	This soft and cuddly 1920s Japanese-made Santa will look right at home hanging from a traditional Victorian feather tree, or position him under your tree (propped up against the tree stand or inside a sled) with your other treasures. His wire-frame body is lavishly wrapped with thick fluffy cotton batting in lovely faded red. His feet are nicely wrapped in black cotton batting, and he is trimmed in chenille with paper belt and cotton beard. Hand painted details on his expressive face are very nice. This early vintage item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS OVER 70 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$299.00
	Approximate Size	7 3/4'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	4 Chenille Santa Ornaments With Trees CHR703
	ONLY $19.00 EACH - WONDERFUL OLD-STOCK "MADE IN OCCCUPIED JAPAN" SANTA ORNAMENTS!!! These cute chenille Santas have clay faces, cotton beards, and are all marked "made in occupied Japan". Hanging from their little silver loop hangers, these vintage Santas will add nostalgic personality to your tree! These wonderful NEVER USED vintage Santa ornaments are shown in their original as-found condition. Part of the beauty of these hand made pieces is that they were never intended to be perfect; variations and imperfections that you may see when you click on the picture were from of the manufacturing process (not from wear-and-tear from use) and give each item its own character and personality.
	Price	$76.00
	Approximate Size	4 Santas - 4 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Large Early Vintage Santa with Rucksack CHR708
	This original condition Santa is an early vintage decoration in a nice larger size, most likely made in Japan in the '20s or '30s. He has clay face and feet, spun cotton hands, lovely faded cloth jacket and pants, paper belt, and fluffy cotton-batting beard. Santa is sold with doll stand to keep him upright. If desired, you can remove stand and prop him up against base of a tree stand or other under-the-tree decorations. This early vintage item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS OVER 70 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$189.00
	Approximate Size	9'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Fun Early Vintage Skiing Santa CHR710
	This original condition Japan-made Santa from the '20s or '30s would be fun addition to your under-the-tree Christmas snow scene. He has a clay face and feet, spun cotton hands, felted fabric jacket covered over cardboard body, cloth pants, chenille trim, paper belt, and fluffy cotton-batting beard. He carries a papered cardboard present on his back. Santa is perched on painted cardboard skis and balances himself with wood and paper ski poles. This early vintage item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS OVER 70 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$189.00
	Approximate Size	6'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Early Japan-Made Santa at GREAT Price CHR700
	This original condition Santa would be an excellent addition to your under-the-tree Christmas decorations. He is cloth-covered cardboard with clay feet and clay face. He is detailed with a nice fluffy cotton batting beard, chenille trim, paper belt, canvas rucksack, and decorated wire cane. A great piece in great condition at a great price! This early vintage item has aged gracefully; it is presented to you in its as-found condition. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ENLARGEMENT. SINCE THIS ITEM IS OVER 60 YEARS OLD, YOU MAY FIND CHIPS, CRACKS, SIGNS OF WEAR AND VARIATIONS OF MATERIALS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. We believe these imperfections add to the charm of old decorations.
	Price	$99.00
	Approximate Size	6 1/2'' tall

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Vintage Old Store Stock Santa Riding Truck CHR618
	Add little treats in the back of the truck for a great little display piece. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS! Vintage OLD STORE-STOCK GERMANY!!! Found in its original shipping crate with Santa wrapped in German wrapping paper (as shown in larger view). Composition Santa rides a fabulous wood truck painted blue and red, with tin steering wheel, wooden wheels that rotate, and snow (created with white paint and Venetian dew glitter). This wonderful NEVER USED early vintage decoration is shown in its original as-found condition. Part of the beauty of these hand made pieces is that they were never intended to be perfect; variations and imperfections that you may see when you click on the picture were from of the manufacturing process (not from wear-and-tear from use) and give each item its own character and personality.
	Price	$59.00
	Approximate Size	5 1/2'' long

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	Vintage Old Store Stock Santa in Sleigh CHR617
	Add little treats in the sleigh for a great little display piece. CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS! Vintage OLD STORE-STOCK GERMANY!!! Found in its original shipping crate with Santa wrapped in German newspaper (as shown in larger view). Composition Santa rides a fabulous wood sleigh with twig side railings, wonderful "snow" and paper tree branch. This wonderful NEVER USED early vintage decoration is shown in its original as-found condition. Part of the beauty of these hand made pieces is that they were never intended to be perfect; variations and imperfections that you may see when you click on the picture were from of the manufacturing process (not from wear-and-tear from use) and give each item its own character and personality.
	Price	$59.00
	Approximate Size	5 1/2'' long

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	1930s Old-Store Stock Mica Flakes CHR610
	IF THIS ITEM IS SOLD, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT AVAILABLE LISTING! Make it snow by dusting your mantle or under-tree display with early vintage "Christmas Snow" mica flakes made in USA. These boxes of mica flakes were made for this exact purpose. They are old store-stock and have never been opened!! Sprinkle over cotton batting (covering a tabletop or mantle) to create a realistic sparkly snow scene. PLEASE NOTE, WHILE THESE BOXES HAVE NEVER BEEN OPENED, THEY ARE OVER 70 YEARS OLD, AND CONDITION VARIES (DUE TO WARPAGE) FROM BOX TO BOX. Only 1 Box is Left! BUY NOW BEFORE ITEM IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
	Price	$22.00
	Approximate Size	Box is 6'' x 4 1/2'' x 2''

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	BUY 1 - 1930s Old-Stock Tree Tinsel CHR607
	*BUY 1* IF THIS ITEM IS SOLD, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT AVAILABLE LISTING! Decorate you Christmas tree with early vintage real tinsel made in Germany. This never used, old-stock heavy lead tinsel comes in its original package exactly as you would have seen it over 70 years ago! Hang this tinsel on the branches of your tree for an authentic vintage look! Plenty of packages are available, so if this item is sold please scroll down to the next listing or visit our website again soon!
	Price	$12.00
	Approximate Size	Package is 4'' x 12'', containes approx. 100 strands of tinsel

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	BUY 1 - 1930s Old-Store Stock Tree Tinsel CHR608
	BUY 1 IF THIS ITEM IS SOLD, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT AVAILABLE LISTING! Decorate you Christmas tree with early vintage real tinsel made in Germany. This never used, old-stock heavy lead tinsel comes in its original package exactly as you would have seen it over 70 years ago! Hang this tinsel on the branches of your tree for an authentic vintage look! Plenty of packages are available, so if this item is sold please scroll down to the next listing or visit our website again soon!
	Price	$12.00
	Approximate Size	Package is 4'' x 12'', containes approx. 100 strands of tinsel

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	BUY 2- Old-Stock 1930's Tree Tinsel CHR622
	BUY 2 IF THIS ITEM IS SOLD, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT AVAILABLE LISTING! Decorate you Christmas tree with early vintage real tinsel made in Germany. This never used, old-stock heavy lead tinsel comes in its original package exactly as you would have seen it over 70 years ago! Hang this tinsel on the branches of your tree for an authentic vintage look! Plenty of packages are available, so if this item is sold please scroll down to the next listing or visit our website again soon!
	Price	$24.00
	Approximate Size	Package is 4'' x 12'', each package contains approx. 100 strands of tinsel

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	BUY 2 - Old-Stock 1930s Tree Tinsel CHR621
	BUY 2 IF THIS ITEM IS SOLD, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT AVAILABLE LISTING! Decorate you Christmas tree with early vintage real tinsel made in Germany. This never used, old-stock heavy lead tinsel comes in its original package exactly as you would have seen it over 70 years ago! Hang this tinsel on the branches of your tree for an authentic vintage look! Plenty of packages are available, so if this item is sold please scroll down to the next listing or visit our website again soon!
	Price	$24.00
	Approximate Size	Package is 4'' x 12'', each package contains approx. 100 strands of tinsel

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	BUY 3 - Old-Stock1930s Tree Tinsel CHR620
	BUY 3 IF THIS ITEM IS SOLD, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT AVAILABLE LISTING! Decorate you Christmas tree with early vintage real tinsel made in Germany. This never used, old-stock heavy lead tinsel comes in its original package exactly as you would have seen it over 70 years ago! Hang this tinsel on the branches of your tree for an authentic vintage look! Plenty of packages are available, so if this item is sold please scroll down to the next listing or visit our website again soon!
	Price	$36.00
	Approximate Size	Package is 4'' x 12'', each package contains approx. 100 strands of tinsel

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	BUY 4 - Old-Store 1930s Stock Tree Tinsel CHR624
	BUY 4 IF THIS ITEM IS SOLD, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT AVAILABLE LISTING! Decorate your Christmas tree with early vintage real tinsel made in Germany. This never used, old-stock heavy lead tinsel comes in its original package exactly as you would have seen it over 70 years ago! Hang this tinsel on the branches of your tree for an authentic vintage look! Plenty of packages are available, so if this item is sold please scroll down to the next listing or visit our website again soon!
	Price	$48
	Approximate Size	Package is 4'' x 12'', each package contains approx. 100 strands of tinsel

CLICK PICTURE TO SEE MORE DETAILS!	BUY 4 - Old 1930s Store Stock Tree Tinsel CHR625
	BUY 4 IF THIS ITEM IS SOLD, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO NEXT AVAILABLE LISTING! Decorate your Christmas tree with early vintage real tinsel made in Germany. This never used, old-stock heavy lead tinsel comes in its original package exactly as you would have seen it over 70 years ago! Hang this tinsel on the branches of your tree for an authentic vintage look! Plenty of packages are available, so if this item is sold please scroll down to the next listing or visit our website again soon!
	Price	$48
	Approximate Size	Package is 4'' x 12'', each package contains approx. 100 strands of tinsel