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Christmas Tree Toppers

Posted on February 9, 2013 by gmastree

If I were to judge by the types of vintage tree toppers that I find most frequently, I would have to give the prize to angels, followed by stars and then by glass finials.  I found some of the traditions … Continue reading →

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Nutcrackers from Germany

Posted on June 22, 2012 by gmastree

We all know about the Steinbach, Ulbricht and the Old World Christmas lines of nutcrackers, but did you know that there are mahy more German manufacturers of wooden nutcrackers that are less well known? These vintage examples are from the … Continue reading →

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Empire Plastics-Blow Mold Manufacturer

Posted on September 4, 2009 by gmastree

Empire brand blow molds are one of the most popular with collectors.  The forms include angels, animals, candles, carol and choir figures, elves,infantry,lamps,nativity sets,Santa, sleighs, trains, snowmen and a Walt Disney line.  They also produced easter and halloween blow mold … Continue reading →

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