Father Christmas.

£150 · Offered by Maggs Bros Ltd

Mid-19th century chromolithographic die-cut Germanic Father Christmas in a green jacket and hat, laden with gifts and a Christmas tree. His skirt is made up of the finest glass strands: glass blown into threads of almost incredible thinness. Very good condition. The skirt mostly intact, a few minor losses to the glass threads. An amazing survival.

• Year: 1850

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