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Victorian Santa Claus in Dark Green Cloak trimmed in White - Holding a Feather Christmas Tree. Accented with sprinkles of mica snowflakes on Santa's cloak. Iridescent glass glitter on Santa's brow, beard and on the base. This Santa candy container opens from the bottom.
seaside*collectibles is happy to bring you this genuine Schaller heirloom quality holiday candy container from Germany - limited to only 600 pieces. Each piece is numbered and signed by the artist.
A Schaller is a completely handmade and beautifully hand crafted paper mache candy container usually in the form of Santas (more than 40 in collection) - ranging in sizes from 4 inches to 2 feet tall, 180 different animals, pumpkins, snowmen, turkeys and other holiday related figures. Some are quite ornate - encrusted with millions of very tiny colored glass beads. A time consuming procedure - each piece takes 5 to 7 days to create. This is an old, lost artisan craft from Germany that became almost obsolete after World War II. The original Schaller containers were named after the founder Ino Schaller.
Christopher Radko and Thomas Schaller started working together in 1988 to bring back traditional Santas and Holiday Candy Containers from Germany and began re-producing these wonderful pieces of art using the original molds. seaside*collectibles brings you some of the earlier candy container creations - an uncommon find on the collector's market.
We are happy to bring you this ornament that is presently RETIRED from production. And because of its excellent heirloom quality, this ornament has proved to be highly collectible. This box is a perfect vehicle for a well finished presentation - the perfect size for a pair of gold earrings, cuff links, a diamond ring, string of pearls or tickets for an around the world adventure! The lucky recipient will be so surprised to find that this lovely figure is a surprise container.
Only one is available from seaside*collectibles.
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Candy Container s Old World Figures Santa Claus ref: CR2_BR
Dateline/Era: 1992. Early Radko Limited Edition Candy Container. INO SCHALLER SANTA CANDY CONTAINER MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHRISTOPHER RADKO.
Materials: Paper Mache. Plaster. Mica (snowflakes). Crackled Antiqued finish. Entirely Hand painted.
Detailed Condition: NEW. No chips, cracks, breaks or repairs - detailing is bright. Tiny rub mark (no glitter) at bottom to the left of Santa's boot. The Radko handtag is attached to the feather tree. All tags and original box and packaging materials are included.
Dimensions: HEIGHT: 10 " WIDTH: 3 "
Lovely to keep & display, to use, to gift someone special or keep with your prized ornament collection. Highly Collectible. Don't let this one get away!
ABOUT the Schaller Papier-Mache process.
The process of making papier-mache and composition figures takes seven days per item. On the first day, liquefied paper pulp, clay, glue, and a few "secret" mineral ingredients are combined. On the second day, the elements are blended into a smooth consistency and poured into a two-part plaster mold. In a short while, the plaster draws out some of the water content producing a thin papier-mache shell.
The excess liquid is poured out, and the shell is dried gradually on the third day in special heated rooms. On day four, the papier-mache forms are dipped in liquid plaster, gaining a thin white skin that is suited to receive hand painted details and trim.
The plaster skin now makes this a "composition" figure. On the sixth, seventh and eighth days, layers of background lacquer, paint, fine details, and shiny glaze are applied and set to dry. Finally, finishing touches such as chenille, cellulose shavings, tiny glass pearls, and mica are added to enhance each item.
It is interesting to note that almost all of the Schaller container figures serve double duty - as decorative figures and a delightful gift box that has a secret compartment. The containers can store much more than candy ... the hidden compartment can be used to tuck away a luxurious party favor, a love letter or even a special surprise gift!
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