CB's antique and vintage finds

[CB_Christmas]

So, I would love to thank Putrid for my latest obsession :) It all started when I saw his aluminum tree! I just had to have one. So I looked on ebay and quickly realized I could not afford one from online. but I did look on kijiji, and as luck would have it, an ad was listed that day! I purchased 2 trees for $30. One 3 foot blue and a 4 foot teal tree. This got me started on vintage and antique Christmas. I also purachased a Noma Santa (catalog #33) In great condition still with the original box and instructions!!! Since then, I have been searching for older christmas stuff. Here is what I have found thus far:
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/SAM_0167.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/SAM_0166.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/SAM_0168.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/SAM_0162.jpg

[CB_Christmas]

now I know they are not in the best shape, but I liked them.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/DSCF2772.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/SAM_0171.jpg

[Craig]

HOLY CATSTUFF, CB!:)

Those are FANTASTIC!:):):)

[putrid]

Dude! TOTALLY dig your Noma lighted Santa! GREAT find! Original box and in good shape. AND the tree ROCKS! I know you didn't mention it but it's just as cool. Like the silver candle wreath! Really cool start to what I hope will be a satisfying and lasting experience. Looking forward to seeing some truly great finds from ya! Oh and by the way, your welcome. LOL

[CB_Christmas]

Dude! TOTALLY dig your Noma lighted Santa! GREAT find! Original box and in good shape. AND the tree ROCKS! I know you didn't mention it but it's just as cool. Like the silver candle wreath! Really cool start to what I hope will be a satisfying and lasting experience. Looking forward to seeing some truly great finds from ya! Oh and by the way, your welcome. LOL

hahah thats actually 2 different trees :) im addicted. And I now have 3 of the wreaths, all still working. I just picked up a big lot of about 60 vintage glass ornaments. Mostly indented shiny brites but there are some a few war balls and others aswell. All glass. I am going to look at some red bottle brush wreaths tommorrow, but im low on funds because I need to buy gifts so the may need to wait . And once again,thanks.:):):) My parents are glad that for once, its not always blow molds im taking home.
I want to buy a feather tree, but making my own is more my buget for the time being.

[putrid]

You can always cheat and make your feather tree out of plastic evergreen garland like I did. I used that stuff they sell at Walmarts. it's a single strand of dull evergreen. Here's what I did..

Fist figure out how big the tree will be. Cheat with a ruler. Count each 1/4 as an inch. So each inch will now be equal to 4 inches. Now draw out the hight of your tree using the 1/4 to an inch measurement scale. Make a triangle to represent the length of the branches and decide how many rows you want. Keep in mind that the upper branches should be closer together than the lower. Draw in your triangle where you want your branches to be. WALA you now have two important measurements. Where to put the holes in the dowel rod and the length of all your branches. Also make sure to include the brach that goes straight up from the center pole in your design.

Something to consider when choosing the distance between your rows of branches. What size ornaments you plan on using and how well with things hang in between them.

The dowel rod. I used either a 3/4 or 7/8, don't remember. Anyway how to get the branches evenly spaced. Take a strip of paper. Place one end on the rod and wrap the rest around till they overlap. Draw a line in the exact spot the paper meets itself. Now you have a flat measurement of the diameter of your dowel rod. Make s strip for every row of branches you need.

Decide how many branches you want per level. Less branches = more authentic. More branches = fuller ( like mine ) To find out were to drill the center pole use the strips of paper. Say you want 5 branches for a row. On the starting edge of the paper make a dot. Thats' branch one. Divide the measurement of the strip into five. Make a 4 more dots evenly on the strip. When you LIGHTLY glue the strip to the center pole make sure you can see the dots. Drill. I also drilled a center hole in the top of the dowel rod for the top branch. Remember to drill the branch hole in at an angle sloping down from the top of the tree. Bend each branch to so they go down into the hole and stick straight out. The angle doesn't have to be that steep. around 20' or so. The branches will rock back and forth but wont fall out.

The limbs. Cut your wire to the length of the branch PLUS what will go inside the dowel rod. Tightly Wrap the wire with the garland. It will be to thick. Take a pair of scissors and trim them down to thickness of needles you want. It will be messy. Do this for all your branches.

I glued two scrap pieces of 2x4 together and drilled a hole in the center the diameter of the dowel rod for my stand. Hid it inside a cardboard house.

It's a bit of work but really easy. The hardest part is the drilling. But after a few holes even that gets easier.

When your done you have a fake feather tree the size you want. Without spending a few hundred for a real one!

http://www.christmasfanclub.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=107

[CB_Christmas]

You can always cheat and make your feather tree out of plastic evergreen garland like I did. I used that stuff they sell at Walmarts. it's a single strand of dull evergreen. Here's what I did..

Fist figure out how big the tree will be. Cheat with a ruler. Count each 1/4 as an inch. So each inch will now be equal to 4 inches. Now draw out the hight of your tree using the 1/4 to an inch measurement scale. Make a triangle to represent the length of the branches and decide how many rows you want. Keep in mind that the upper branches should be closer together than the lower. Draw in your triangle where you want your branches to be. WALA you now have two important measurements. Where to put the holes in the dowel rod and the length of all your branches. Also make sure to include the brach that goes straight up from the center pole in your design.

Something to consider when choosing the distance between your rows of branches. What size ornaments you plan on using and how well with things hang in between them.

The dowel rod. I used either a 3/4 or 7/8, don't remember. Anyway how to get the branches evenly spaced. Take a strip of paper. Place one end on the rod and wrap the rest around till they overlap. Draw a line in the exact spot the paper meets itself. Now you have a flat measurement of the diameter of your dowel rod. Make s strip for every row of branches you need.

Decide how many branches you want per level. Less branches = more authentic. More branches = fuller ( like mine ) To find out were to drill the center pole use the strips of paper. Say you want 5 branches for a row. On the starting edge of the paper make a dot. Thats' branch one. Divide the measurement of the strip into five. Make a 4 more dots evenly on the strip. When you LIGHTLY glue the strip to the center pole make sure you can see the dots. Drill. I also drilled a center hole in the top of the dowel rod for the top branch. Remember to drill the branch hole in at an angle sloping down from the top of the tree. Bend each branch to so they go down into the hole and stick straight out. The angle doesn't have to be that steep. around 20' or so. The branches will rock back and forth but wont fall out.

The limbs. Cut your wire to the length of the branch PLUS what will go inside the dowel rod. Tightly Wrap the wire with the garland. It will be to thick. Take a pair of scissors and trim them down to thickness of needles you want. It will be messy. Do this for all your branches.

I glued two scrap pieces of 2x4 together and drilled a hole in the center the diameter of the dowel rod for my stand. Hid it inside a cardboard house.

It's a bit of work but really easy. The hardest part is the drilling. But after a few holes even that gets easier.

When your done you have a fake feather tree the size you want. Without spending a few hundred for a real one!

http://www.christmasfanclub.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=107

THANKS! that is a life saver! now to convince the family 12 trees isnt all that bad ;) I may need to make a big one ;)

[RCIAG]

Is the star part of the tree or an extra thing you had lying around?

Love the wreath too!

[chris]

CB the Christmas tree looks totally cool nice score!

[Mr. Griswold]

CB you lucky dog! I like the aluminum tree but I really dig that Noma Santa. I have been looking for those Noma goodies left and right and havent found them yet...Oh well soon :) Great find again you have been able to unearth some serious Christmas History.

[CB_Christmas]

Is the star part of the tree or an extra thing you had lying around?

Love the wreath too!
The stars were given to be by the guy who sold me the trees. However they are not vintage, the are reproductions. Im currently looking for a vintage tree topper so I will keep posting finds!

[CB_Christmas]

CB you lucky dog! I like the aluminum tree but I really dig that Noma Santa. I have been looking for those Noma goodies left and right and havent found them yet...Oh well soon :) Great find again you have been able to unearth some serious Christmas History.

I didnt find him ,he found me. I went to purchase the trees and the guy put me in touch with who he called his "dealers" and they sold him to me .$15.:)
good luck on your search! ya never know. things always turn up when you least expect it!

[CB_Christmas]

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-30-NOMA-SANTA-CLAUS-LIGHT-CHRISTMAS-BLOWMOLD-/370462544080?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564149d0d0
heres the same santa on ebay! Check out the price!

[Mr. Griswold]

What I want to know is who would sell that!!! Then again if they didnt sell it how would I eventually get one :)

Those are very hard to find CB again great catch.

[Sickie Ickie]

I think the price is a bit inflated due to Christmas. I sold a Noma Snowman flatback a while back for $75. I like that it went to someone I respect and I know will be able to use it.

[CB_Christmas]

I think the price is a bit inflated due to Christmas. I sold a Noma Snowman flatback a while back for $75. I like that it went to someone I respect and I know will be able to use it.

I would tend to agree with you that it is inflated due to the time of year. I just thought that it was interesting that it was selling for such a high price at all.

[Sickie Ickie]

Yepper. Interesting about what is considered classic. Something will go for almost nothing and are almost a hundred or more years old, and others will skyrocket through the roof.

[RCIAG]

Yipes! That thing went for $365 not including shipping!!surprise: I like him but $365 worth of like!

[Sickie Ickie]

I sell books for a part time job. I have a saying for myself. An item may be "worth" a certain amount of money, but you are only going to "get" what someone is willing to pay for it.

In the right spot, a collector will pay a lot more for an item than the general public will. Why? A lot more interest from a particular party.

But I agree, you have to be a heck of a collector for $365. ($1 for each day of the year.)

[RCIAG]

Is it super rare?

[Sickie Ickie]

You'd have to ask the experts on here that.

I did find a flat back Santa face. Wasn't someone looking for that? http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Noma-Lighted-Santa-Face-Blow-Mold-/300500989915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f74137db

[Mr. Griswold]

I wouldnt call myself a expert but from what I have seen it is considered fairly rare and especially in such good condition.

[Craig]

I did find a flat back Santa face. Wasn't someone looking for that? http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Noma-Lighted-Santa-Face-Blow-Mold-/300500989915?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f74137db

Hey Sickie!:)

I think it was me, but that isn't the one (thanks for remembering, though!):)

[putrid]

Is it super rare?

No it's not rare at all. Hard to find in good condition but not rare. That's simply greed. People with more money then common sense. Nothing more than touched up photos to make it look really good. You get that out of the box and it will look as flat and lifeless as the ones that sell for a LOT less.

[RCIAG]

It's why I love & hate Ebay all at the same time.

Hubby was looking for a kerosene heater for his pop recently & there were 5 that were all by the same seller, all ending at really close together end times like 3:44, then the next was ending at 3:45, the next 3:46, etc. so there was no way you could bid on the next one if you lost the first one or second one, etc.

On the bright side, he ran one up to $185 & got his for $99.:happyfatsanta:

Don't even get me started on "reserve" prices.:rolleyes:

[kittyvibe]

are vintage aluminum trees really expensive? My mom got a big silver colored one that had the original cardboard tubing and a separate vintage color wheel flood thingy to place in front of it for maybe $10 at a yardsale. She is still pulling her stuff out from the attic but I cant wait to see it all setup.

We are into the vintage look too, awesome finds there chris :3

[Sickie Ickie]

YES. Very expensive depending on condition, style and how tall they can actually run from $20 into the several hundred dollar range!

[CB_Christmas]

Its been a while since I have posted, but here are all the cool things I found over the holidays.

Antique Christmas cards. (I was told 1840s but im not sure)
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4143&d=1295235172

Santa nesting dolls (I paid $1)
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4142&d=1295235152

My mom bought this for me for Christmas! I have been looking at it FOREVER online and she ordered it for me! A noma Masda bulb 5 point star with the original box circa 1929.
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4141&d=1295235103

[CB_Christmas]

Heres a table top blow mold I found in an antique store. He gave it to me free when I bought a box of shinny brites for $5.http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4140&d=1295235063

A doubl-glo angel I found in a thrift store. Made in hong kong. (I assume its supossed to light up? it is made from the same plastic as night light covers)
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4139&d=1295235015

These are really cool :) Aluminium and mercury glass candle center pieces. They are stamped 69 Japan on the wodden base. Found 2 at a thrift store for $1>50 each.
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4137&d=1295234902

[CB_Christmas]

This Candle holder is really cool. It has the original sticker on the bottom that says where it was bought. its aluminium and cardboard.
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4136&d=1295234892

Really cool 7up signs. I have 2. Paid $1 each :)
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4135&d=1295234882

http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4134&d=1295234769

[Just Whisper]

First let me say, Your mom is so cool. I really like her and have enjoyed getting to know her a little online. I can tell the two of you have a really great relationship. That star topper is really beautiful. The cards and santas are also very cool. How much did the cards set you back? Or did someone give them to you?

[CB_Christmas]

they were around $15 for the 2.... not too bad I guess?
and yea shes pretty great :)

[EnlightenedGrinch]

That's some really neat stuff, CB!
I love the 5-point star! I've never seen one of those before.

[putrid]

CB_Christmas, totally cool finds! Dig the Masda tree topper and the blow mold Santa! I've seen the tree topper on Ebay but rarely with the original box. Your mom is cool! Admittably the strangest tree topper Noma ever made.

[Craig]

Hey CB!:)

First off, it is REALLY good to see you on again (missed you!):)

Those items you have scored are really fantastic! I have never SEEN the noma star (your mother is QUITE the loving mother alright) WOW!

I like all the things you have shown here, and especially the tabeltop Santa, REALLY cool! Congrats!:):)

[DaveBrewer]

Looks like some great additions CB!

[CB_Christmas]

found this today. Not sure on age but it will look cool under one of my trees. It has the original box and when you wind it up, it moves and the bell rings.
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4146&d=1295463509

[Just Whisper]

That is so cute and very cool. You could probably look the company up and research the train thru them.

[Buckeyelights]

CB, that could be worth a several $$, especially with the original box. I think JW has a good idea, research it first, unless you already know. Maybe you found the Holy Grail of toy train stuff???? I hope you did.

[CB_Christmas]

the only probelm is the company name appears to be in Chineese or Japaneese symbols. know of anyone on the forum who would have a greater knowledge on tin toys? It would make me really happy if its worth more than the $4.99 I paid for it.... :D

[CB_Christmas]

http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale-6-pcs-lot-ms203-ring-retro-clockwork/p-ff8080812c1cd14b012c2ac62dec1011.html

this is the closest one I can find....

[putrid]

As long as your happy with it it's all good! I did go to Ebay. Not always reliable but a great place to see what things are worth if you can find them. It's one thing to say this is worth this or that. It's better to know what people are actually paying for them. Your $4.99 is close to what they're going for on Ebay. So you did good! Didn't have to pay for shipping and you have something you'll enjoy for years.

Here's a link (http://toys.shop.ebay.com/Vintage-Antique-Toys-/717/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A10%257C66%253A4%257C39%253 A1&rt=nc&_nkw=tin+train+wind&_catref=1&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1) to what I found. I go form there to advanced search. Then click on completed items to see what sold for what.

[CB_Christmas]

One site says $5 one says $49 but I just say "thats a really cute train!" I just bought a new shelf to display some of my stuff and this train will surely have its place on the shelf! I would love to find some more tin toys in the future.

[LaBruja]

I think the cards are probably later than 1840's just by the style..1880's-1910's I am betting the backside advertised a local store or some product (if you could see the back? ). Trade Cards that someone then made into Christmas ornaments back then. Scrap ornanaments were not always done with commercially printed die cut scraps. People used what they could get.

[CB_Christmas]

Im just going by what I could find and researching the poem that was on them. On the back of the small one there is a little girl and another saying and on the bigger one its more florals and the rest of the poem (which was written in 1838). they are not dated but the only ones I could find online with the red silk fringe were from the earlier time period. I will for sure have to look into things further.

[CB_Christmas]

found some more stuff! Here is a 13 piece Italian nativity.
Its pieces are numbered 1 -13
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/DSCF2959.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/DSCF2960.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/DSCF2961.jpg

[CB_Christmas]

Here is a strange old postcard. Its a piece of leather with the designs are stamped into it.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/DSCF2957.jpg
and heres the back.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/DSCF2958.jpg
and heres a glass ball made in Poland. Its sitting on one of my milk glass creme containers. I collect milk glass too.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/DSCF2956.jpg

[EnlightenedGrinch]

That's really nice looking, CB!
Their poses make them look like they're performing an opera or something! LOL

Cool card and ornament, too!

[CB_Christmas]

hahahahah it does! they all look like they have jazz hands too.

[putrid]

Cool finds CB_Christmas! Totally dig the Italian Nativity. Always get a kick out of the pieces. On my big set they all look like they've been standing in line for 30 minutes at Wal marts. LOL They got some strange facial expressions. Yours looks to me like the bodies are saying 'we're all happy to be here' They faces say, 'we've been here to long'. LOL Except the far right Wise man in the close up pic. Is he sticking his tongue out?

[CB_Christmas]

it looks like they painted the lips pink just like the other wise men. However, I like the tongue better ;)

[putrid]

CB_Christmas, they are cool pieces. How big are they? And I have to ask because I'm totally digging it. What are they being displayed on?

[Craig]

That is a VERY nice nativity set, CB!:)

And as Putrid asked, what size are the pieces?

[CB_Christmas]

they are not very big. The tallest one is around 3 or 3 1/2 inches high.... And they are displayed on my couch in the picture because im still putting away all the Christmas boxes, so thats the only area not cluttered with boxes in my art room.
Just before Christmas we had a basement flood of about a foot or so of water. So we are slowly getting everything taken out and replaced. So there are still a few boxes that havent made it to storage yet. Im just glad that it didnt flood WITH all of our christmas stuff down there. By the end of this weekend, all the goxes should be gone though.
The Italian nativity is really cool. I saw a chalkware nativity at the same place just after Christmas but I didnt have any money with me, but when I went back it was gone :( they only wanted $3 too :( Oh well, you win some and lose some I guess.......

[theedwin]

That is a great looking Nativity set CB. (Even like the "tongues/lips). LOL

Bummer about the other Nativity set..

[CB_Christmas]

Heres my newest finds. Two small blow mold candles, 2 tin toy fish, a milk glass vase for my milk glass collection (it looks like a flashlight LOL) and a Johnny Cash record. all for 9$
http://christmasfanclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4172&d=1297473015

[Craig]

Cool finds, CB!:)

Where are you planning on displaying the small candle blow molds? Are they going to be used inside?

[CB_Christmas]

thanks! They will be going inside. Most likely one on either side of one of the aluminum trees. They would get covered with snow too fast outside... As for the toys and the glass, they will go on my bookshelf. but all the old toys will be going under the tree with the shiny brites on it come Christmas time.

[putrid]

Great finds CB_Christmas!

[bethene]

great finds, and a great deal, love the little candles! a milk glass collection is cool!!

[CB_Christmas]

Hi everyone!!! IM BACK!!!!
Sorry i've been away for a while! I have had quite a bit of luck with finding decorations the past few months.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/206865_10150552534170422_844040421_17940865_221339 4_n.jpg
I found a nativity set during heavy garbage pick-up as well as 15 other blowmolds! No Baby, but I will either make or buy a new one. I repainted them aswell.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/207584_10150560109230422_844040421_18019741_695891 9_n.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/216497_10150570356790422_844040421_18114134_289717 1_n.jpg
I found 2 lamp posts that were red (faded to pink and white on one side) with a yellow top. I repainted those aswell.

[Mr. Griswold]

CB thats amazing! Hey do you mind telling me what Manufacture made the big Santa and flat pumpkin. The big Santa is unusual I dont think I have seen him before.

[CB_Christmas]

I know for sure they are both TPI plastics. They were made in Canada. They are both really cool. I now have 2 of that santa. I have been looking for the pumpkin for years now so im happy to finally have one. And the price was right ;) the pumpkin has a hole molded into it do you can hang it on the wall.
When I was very little, I always had that type santa in my room next to my tree.

[CB_Christmas]

I also found a big box of shiny brites on the CURB along with a rudolph/santa flatback from the 80's. Heres the ornaments:
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/Photos_8.jpg
I also bought a few boxes... at around $5-$10 a box
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/Photos_7.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/217322_10150543987840422_844040421_17850897_838056 3_n.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/Photos_4.jpg

[CB_Christmas]

I also have a new nativity scene made of glass, some strange glass ornaments, added to my milk glass collection and put some of my Christmas stuff on my shelf for display.
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/Photos_5.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/Photos_6.jpg
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/Photos_0.jpg
And I would like to thank Sickie again for the awesome rudolph picture book you see in my display! I will enjoy it for years to come!!
http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/Photos_1.jpg

[CB_Christmas]

oh, and as a sidenote, I also found a crate of 250 or so records on the curb too! I bought a record player and am enjoying listening to music.

[Craig]

WAAAAAAY Cool, CB! (you HAVE been busy!) :)

BTW welcome back, it's good to see you on again!:D

[CB_Christmas]

I have been. And I have A provincial english exam next week a Droit (law in french) exam and a French exam next week. :S
I leave the 3rd for a 5 week french program so I will not be online. then Im home for 3 weeks and then Im moving away for school (Im taking fine arts and education)
So I will be super busy. So i figured I would come back on now and catch up while I still have the time.

[Buckeyelights]

Congrats CB, lots of really nice stuff.

Good luck on those exams too.

[theedwin]

Nice scores CB!

I saw some of those little houses in a thrift store a few weeks back. Unfortunately, I didn't buy them...

[chris]

CB awesome score!!! I like the car the Santa is in did you do the painting?

[CB_Christmas]

I did. I plan on adding to it. I will add some presents in the back and a mini strobe or blinking light to the top. and im going to paint the wheels to look like pepermint candy. Any other suggestions would also be great!!

[CB_Christmas]

I have 2 sets, picked them both up at Value Village for $1.99 one set had the lights and one didnt, so they only charged me $1 for the set without lights. Im now looking for some putz houses. the cardboard ones with the mica sparkles.

[Sickie Ickie]

LOL I have a box full of the old cardboard houses from when I was a kid. I don't dare put them out now or my kids would destroy them.

[CB_Christmas]

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad215/CB_Christmas/DSCF5532.jpgJust got these the other day along with about 10 boxes of vintage glass indent ornaments and a set of c6s. Tis the season! Trees go up in two weeks!

[putrid]

Great find CB_Christmas! The smaller Santa has green eyes right? Totally dig that one!

[Mr. Griswold]

Excellent find CB! Who is the maker on the smaller Santa? Does he have any markings or numbers? I dont think I have seen that one around.

[chris]

Very nice score again CB congrats!

[CB_Christmas]

yes he does have green eyes. and I cant really read the markings on the bottom, it appears that it has worn off (the bottom appears to be sanded down, probably from being attached to something concrete or a roof) but he is dapol.
http://blowmoldsrus.webs.com/dapolindustries.htm
not sure if he will end up outside or perhaps by one of my trees inside. Its a bit strange but this is the only blowmold I have seen without a light hole in the back. Just a very small hold for the cord to pass through. Is that normal for dapol molds?

[putrid]

Its a bit strange but this is the only blowmold I have seen without a light hole in the back. Just a very small hold for the cord to pass through. Is that normal for dapol molds?

Not sure. I have several older blow molds who's light assembly are attached to a base from the bottom. The light itself is on a stiff wire that goes up inside the blow molds body. Perhaps this one is like that. Someone has one on Ebay but they don't show the light or bottom of the blow mold.

green eye santa on ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dapol-Santa-RARE-BlowMold-Light-Plastic-Outdoor-Xmas-Yard-Art-Decor-Vtg-Figure-/190595612684?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c6062400c#ht_1457wt_915)

[CB_Christmas]

60$? I paid 10$ for him because I thought he was awesome. However; that one is in better shape. I would take a picture of the Bottom and light assembly, but Im living 500km away at university.

[Mr. Griswold]

Dapols that are older do indeed have a light kit that ran up a metal rod from the base of the mold as what Putrid said. That is a really neat one. Thanks for sharing CB

[theedwin]

I was looking at the pics on the ebay link. Looks like there is a hole near the foot for a light, or a cord. But what is the "screw" in Santa's back just below the belt? Is that to hold the light?

Just curious.

[Mr. Griswold]

I looked at that as well Edwin. I could be a light kit screw but thats a weird spot for it. Mabye the previous owner added that screw to use as a wire tie down I am not sure at all. I guess if CB's has the same screw or a screw hole there then it would be a light kit screw.

[CB_Christmas]

Mine has the same screw holding a light bulb socket. Thats why I was confused that there was no light hole.

[Mr. Griswold]

I think I have the answer :) Interesting enough when I picked up my LA Goodman flatback this weekend my friend found a simularDapol Santa at the same sale. I looked closely and this is a 2 piece Santa blow mold. You remove the screw from the back and the top half of Santa comes off. The bulb rests inside of Santa. I have only seen sleighs and mechanical blow molds be made in 2 pieces so this was unusual. Anyways if you need a light in Santa CB remove the screw and Santa comes apart I bet. Hold him high in the air and you should see the gap between his pants and his jacket. If you do theres your answer :) I hope that info helps.

[Hilda]

First of all. I LOVE every single thing in this thread. Spectacular finds! WOW! What a collection of Christmas magic!

I have that green-eyed Santa. Mine is one piece. The screw is a mystery to me as well. The one I have, the paint would just rub off right in your hand. Usually, on the older pieces, I will keep paint original even if it is worn because that gives it a lovely warm character. However, this piece my friend did restore for me and it is breathtaking.

Congratulations on all your lovely treasures!!