Enter the world of antique Christmas collecting. From homes of very serious antique Christmas collectors, we present Christmas decorating from many years ago. These pieces have long lasting appeal and continue to inspire artists yet today.
Putz and bottle brush tree collection, the pink paper tree is a rare table top with
original tag from Star Brite.
Decorated with early German ornaments.
Putz village is surrounded by cake toppers from England.
Small display case contains many unique treasures, including fairy lights,
bisque Santa's from Germany and Japan.
The small feather tree on top which is partially seen contains a collection of
tiny German Santa and Heart ornaments.
The bubble light cover on the top is unique, it was designed to slip over a C6 bulb.
View of the living room, which held a total of 15 trees
from a large floor tree decorated with oversized vintage ornaments
to a bubble light tree decorated with wax ornaments.
The piano is covered with many German belsnickles and other vintage Santa's and Kugels.
See photo 6 for another view of the room.
In all the home was decorated with 34 Christmas trees, down from 75 in 2006.
Partial view of the den which was also packed with trees,
the coffee table has a feather tree with vintage cotton fruit;
the glass book cases contain a collection of Gurley candles.
Four table top bubble light trees sit on the cases.
Extremely rare German Chalk Santa from the 1800's.
Another view of the living room showing the rotating silver tree decorated in
striped ornaments, the other side of the room contains 2 - 3 1/2' feather trees
decorated in delicate German glass ornaments.
Resting on the couch is an unusual Santa stuffed with straw,
its face is a removable mask, I believe it is French.
The book cases are packed with all sorts of vintage items, many paper items
dating to the late 1800's early 20th century.
1910 linen Santa banner, 3 x 5 ft.
Beginning next holiday season, this will hang from one of 8 - 16' high beams
in a museum room addition being build onto the home.
It will be surrounded by other banners and vintage store window displays.
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