I'm hosting a 12 Days Before Christmas Give Away Event:
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Day 12 - Vintage Ceramic Christmas Tree
First, this is an actual handmade, 1981 vintage one. Not the new ones you can make now or even get at Walmart. I'm not knockin' the new, but nothing, for me, beats the originals.
Do you remember these? I remember them as something the teacher had on her desk or on a special table in the classroom. It was the "safe/fire hazard free." Speaking on that, I remember when I first saw an aluminum Christmas tree. I was in 3rd grade at Schofield Elementary School. The school had a "no real tree" rule. So, Holly Kalbes' mom let us use their "old" tree for the school hallway. It even had the spinning light! Oh, boy...if we only knew then, what all of that is worth today!
I just acquired this ceramic Christmas tree, as part of the "do you want to buy all the Christmas from the storage unit that I bought out?" - (thanks LM). Of course I want to buy that.
If you happen not to win this one, I see these all the time at thrift shops - but, they don't have all the plastic bulbs. This one does have them all, 2 birds and a star for the top. Doc Holiday Molds, 1981, is on the base of this one. Atlantic Mold, also very popular, came out with these in 1958.
After I first married, my mom, sister Bonnie and I did ceramics classes together. I have so many fond memories of this time spent with both of them at Shirley's house. We went once a week for a long time. Molds like this tree were readily available for us to make. I never did, probably because it would have been a bit pricey for my budget at that time. Whenever I'm thrifting and see a hand painted ceramic from that decade...it brings me right back to Shirley's basement and all the fun we had.
I already have a tree like this .... only bigger and in the original box.... from one of my estate buy outs. You know I do keep some stuff (wink, wink). If I keep it to sell next year, it will probably only get broke - this happens a lot! I just have soooo much inventory....and I don't need it all.....so, why not spread some Christmas cheer to those who bring me cheer throughout the year. Thanks again.
Thanks for all the Likes, Comments and Shares. I appreciate all the compliments too.
Merry Christmas and Blessing from Ringle, Wisconsin.
https://www.facebook.com/events/583713522363122/
Day 12 - Vintage Ceramic Christmas Tree
First, this is an actual handmade, 1981 vintage one. Not the new ones you can make now or even get at Walmart. I'm not knockin' the new, but nothing, for me, beats the originals.
Do you remember these? I remember them as something the teacher had on her desk or on a special table in the classroom. It was the "safe/fire hazard free." Speaking on that, I remember when I first saw an aluminum Christmas tree. I was in 3rd grade at Schofield Elementary School. The school had a "no real tree" rule. So, Holly Kalbes' mom let us use their "old" tree for the school hallway. It even had the spinning light! Oh, boy...if we only knew then, what all of that is worth today!
I just acquired this ceramic Christmas tree, as part of the "do you want to buy all the Christmas from the storage unit that I bought out?" - (thanks LM). Of course I want to buy that.
If you happen not to win this one, I see these all the time at thrift shops - but, they don't have all the plastic bulbs. This one does have them all, 2 birds and a star for the top. Doc Holiday Molds, 1981, is on the base of this one. Atlantic Mold, also very popular, came out with these in 1958.
After I first married, my mom, sister Bonnie and I did ceramics classes together. I have so many fond memories of this time spent with both of them at Shirley's house. We went once a week for a long time. Molds like this tree were readily available for us to make. I never did, probably because it would have been a bit pricey for my budget at that time. Whenever I'm thrifting and see a hand painted ceramic from that decade...it brings me right back to Shirley's basement and all the fun we had.
I already have a tree like this .... only bigger and in the original box.... from one of my estate buy outs. You know I do keep some stuff (wink, wink). If I keep it to sell next year, it will probably only get broke - this happens a lot! I just have soooo much inventory....and I don't need it all.....so, why not spread some Christmas cheer to those who bring me cheer throughout the year. Thanks again.
Thanks for all the Likes, Comments and Shares. I appreciate all the compliments too.
Merry Christmas and Blessing from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Oh Jacky Girl.... Me thinks you saved the best for last. This is a beaut.... The only ceramics I ever did was in 3rd grade?? (Hmmm...wonder what happened to that “ashtray” LOL). I always wanted to, but then I knew I would want my only kiln ha ha. Hope it’s not too late to scoot over to your page and get my name tossed in the hat. If I don’t have the opportunity to say it tomorrow or the next day, Merry, Merry, Christmas to you and your family. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteMy mom and I made one in ceramic class eons ago. I do not remember what happened to mine though. Love yours! Merry Christmas! Janice
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