David Pool Antiques

A great small embossed and cutout Christmas and New Year card with holly leaves and berries. There is a gold printed border and a poem and pencil inscription inside. In excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 1900's

3 7/8" Height, 2 7/8" Width

A beautiful embossed and cutout New Year's card with a poem and pencil inscription inside. The card still retains its original worn silk pink bow. There are touches of glitter on the cover that give the flowers and scrollwork extra dimension. Excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 1900's

5 1/4" Height, 3 3/8" Width

A beautiful embossed Christmas postcard of Santa in a green coat with toys, tree and a money bag. There are delicate gold details and great artistry. There is corner wear and 1/8" paper loss on the bottom left hand side. Postally unused. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 1900's

5 1/2" height, 3 1/2" Width

A wonderful Woolson Spice Co. trade card with Santa ice skating on a pond and carrying a load of toys. With a lovely winter pastoral scene, the card is in excellent condition. In a new frame. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon

C. Early 1900's

5 3/4" Height, 8 5/8" Width (Framed)

A great embossed fold-out Christmas postcard of Santa in a green coat with brown trim, carrying a lot of toys and a flag. Behind him are floral garlands, urns on pedestals with flowers and a leafy tree. Postally unused but inscribed with a message and dated Dec. 20, 1911. There is some discoloration on the back but it does not affect the front. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

Dated 1911

5 1/2" Height, 3 1/2" Width

A rare squeaker Christmas postcard with Santa in a green coat with children playing in the snow. Postally unused. The top right corner has two small creases that have been reinforced on the back. The squeaker works. Overall, in very good condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 1900's

3 3/8" Height, 5 1/2" Width

A beautifully embossed Christmas postcard with Santa in a green coat trimmed with brown, and two children waiting for him behind the door. Elaborately decorated with silver details and designs. Postally unused but circa early 1900's. The card is published by Raphael Tuck and Sons, "Christmas Series". It is in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. Early 1900's

5 1/2" Height, 3 1/2" Width

A rare embossed trade card of Santa in a long red coat with ermine spotted fur trim. He holds a doll in each hand and carries a sack full of toys. The top of his hat has a repair and there is a hole in his forehead where someone must have put a tack to hang him on the wall. His arms move up and down to show off the dolls. On the back there are old taped reinforcements. There is a poem and a sticker from the company that distributed this card at Christmastime. The cord that originally was attached to make Santa's arms go up and down is long gone, but the dolls do stay up on their own. A truly great piece in very good condition.. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1880-1900

10 3/4" Height

A great embossed Christmas postcard of Santa in a long red coat pulling a child on a sled holding a lighted Christmas tree. Gold details outline and highlight this impressive card. It is postally used and dated 1909. There is a very slight crease at the top left corner and some tiny spots where the green color did not print. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

Dated 1909

3 1/2" Height, 5 3/8" Width

A beautiful embossed fold-out Christmas card by Raphael Tuck and Sons. Ltd. When unfolded there are five layers, including a lovely snow angel, birds and trees and an intricate paper doily with a floral scrap. The gold embossed card with scalloped edges has a poem inside, "Think of Me". The back of the card is inscribed to Miss Rachel Heisler. The gold card is made of delicate paper and some of the round scallops are missing on the edge but it does not detract from this early and remarkable piece. Overall, in excellent condition. Additional photos are attached by the magnifying glass icon.

C. 1890-1900

6 1/4" Height, 4 3/4" Width