David Pool Antiques

An unusual handmade cardboard, highly decorated Christmas folk art chalet. It is covered with plaster of paris. The interior paper walls are covered with winter scenes, holly and berries and an embossed cat playing with yarn. There are composition figures inside looking out the windows. The front of the chalet is decorated with swags, flowers and a horseshoe and two floral hearts in relief. The windows and door open and close. There is also a mirror and a table with cups and saucers. The town crier is at the door. The red painted roof is made of paper shingles that have some printed writing on them. There are two separate pieces that may or may not have been original and glued inside. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 1900's

8 3/8" Width of chalet, 9" Width at roof, 20 3/4" Height, 4 1/2" Depth

A rare early wax coiled candle to light the candles on the tree or as candles to strap around a tree limb. Decorated with a winged angel on a cloud scrap and embossed floral scraps. Some minor discoloration from age but overall in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1890,  German

4 3/4" Height, 1 7/8" Width

A great Santa tin box with a hinged lid and handle. Santa is in a rare mustard yellow coat and hat carrying a sack of toys. The box is titled, "Twas The Night Before Christmas". The color is bright. There are a few scratches and oxidation on the inside of the box. Made by Tindeco. Overall in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1930,  USA

4 1/2" Width, 2 3/8" Height, 2 3/4" Depth

A wonderful Christmas nursery rhymes tin box with a hinged lid and handle. Titled, "Merry Christmas From Santa". On all sides it depicts different Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Little Bo Peep, Old Woman In A Shoe, Little Boy Blue, The Cat With The Fiddle, Little Red Riding Hood, Little Jack Horner and Old Mother Hubbard. The colors are bright and there are a few minor scratches from use. Made by Tindeco. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1930,  USA

2 3/8" Height, 4 5/8" Width, 2 3/4" Depth

A super rare lebkuchen cookie ornament of a swiss guard in full regalia. Great detail and hand painted. A piece of the gold dresden trim at the base is missing. There appears to be some heavy paper reinforcement on the back but does not detract. A very difficult ornament to find. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1890-1900,  German

4 1/2" Height, 1 3/4" Width at base

A rare tragant ornament of a thatched roof cottage. Hand painted and retains its wire loop for hanging. In excellent condition. A very difficult ornament to find. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1900,  German

1 5/8" Height, 2" Width

A rare tragant ornament of a shepherd with a lamb. Great detail and hand painted. It retains its wire loop for hanging. In excellent condition. A very difficult ornament to find. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1900,  German

3 1/4" Height, 1 5/8" at the base

A charming wood carved and hand painted erzgebirge man and woman. Their arms and legs swing back and forth. She is wearing a red skirt with white apron. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1920,  German

2" Height of man, 1 3/4" Height of woman

An adorable and rare celluloid rattle ornament of a cat in a stocking with toys. Hung by a red celluloid ring. The molding is beautifully detailed and the condition is excellent. Embossed on the heal of the stocking is "Japan" with the makers mark. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1920,  Japanese

6 1/2" Height including the ring

A rare and charming lebkuchen cookie ornament of a pair of mischievious boys chasing a cat around a barrel. Wonderful detail and subject matter. The lower left corner broke at some point in time but was repaired and is stable. Mostly noticeable on the reverse side. A real collectors piece! Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C.1880-1900,  German

3 1/4" Width, 2 1/2" Height