Here is an authentic antique handmade Santa Clause made in a traditional Belsnickle form, from the early 20th Century. It measures 7-1/2 inches tall and is in well loved antique condition. If it did not have a composition face, I would have thought it was entirely homemade. It consists of a composition head, and a cotton batting stuffed plush red velvet robe with white cotton batting added to the collar, cuffs, and borders, and also making up his beard. It has arms but no legs. There is expected wear and original patina, including some stitches coming out, and the cotton thinning in some areas. He sometimes is difficult to make stand. No maker’s marks or other indications of where or when it was made. Please review the photos for a complete description. We are listing our collection of antique German and Japanese Belsnickle – Santa Claus candy containers, nodders, ornaments and figures, made in spun cotton, celluloid, tin, paper mache wood, cardboard, composition, and cloth decorations. We collected for over 40 years so this collection is new to market. Please check my other listings regularly for months to come as I work my way through this incredible collection. The last photo shows just a portion of the entire collection. All photographs are part of the description. We are always obtaining interesting pieces and have a seemingly endless number of jewelry, antiques and collectibles. We are not jewelers. We do not know color or clarity, and do not know natural from heated, enhanced, or synthetic. We either rely upon marks for metal purity, or test for gold content. Whatever we say the metal purity is 14K, 18K, 925 Sterling, etc. We do not collect these items, and we are NOT experts in the field. We appreciate any information you may have to assist us in identifying, or toward providing a more accurate description, but we do require some authority for the information. We provide a lot of photos, but please ask questions if you have them. General Terms & Conditions. We package in the highest grade materials including new, previously unused bubble wrap and styrofoam peanuts. Please know your country’s importation laws and restrictions. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. Check out my other items. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Holiday & Seasonal\Figurines”. The seller is “housepicker” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Small (up to 12in.)
• Item Height: 7.5 In
• Type: Santa
• Color: Red
• Signed: No
• Collection: Authentic Old World Santas
• Occasion: Christmas
• Brand: Unbranded
• Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949
• Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
• Handmade: Yes
• Character: St. Nicholas
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
• Style: Old World Primitive
• Material: Composition, Mica, Cotton
• Theme: Patriotic
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Features: Handmade
• Subject: Belsnickle
• Finish: Original Patina
• Suitable For: Display