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1850 St. Nicholas.
Details
With base and an animal of your choice in each pocket. Carved bag on back with six or more toys, all carved separately. A jester on a stick is in one hand. 14 inches
Bishop of Myra.
Circa 343 A.D. Born in the town of Patras, Turkey, he was called “The Boy Bishop” and was renowned for his extreme kindness and generosity. He is considered the patron saint of children, sailors, and animals. He is often accompanied by Black Peter and riding a white horse. 9 ¼ inch
Cat Caricature.
Cat can be painted any color and can have a feather in its mouth. 6 1/2 inches
Civil War St. Nicholas.
With base and hand carved back basket of horns, drums, cannon. Circa 1860’s, he was very important to both the blue and the gray and was probably the only thing they mutually agreed on. He was often used as a recruiting figure. 9 1/2 inches
Cow Bull Mule.
Cow 6"L X 4"H Guernsey cow from Lancaster County. Can also be carved into a Holstein (black & white) Bull 6 ½" L X 3 ¾" H Polled Hereford Bull Mule 7 ¼L" X 6"H Lancaster County Belgian Mule
Eagle on a Hat.
Reproduction of an Eagle circa 1875. The feathers are carved in detail and stars and stripes are carved on the hat. 7 1/2 inches
English Wassailing St. Nicholas.
With wassailing bowl. This is another version of the English custom of offering up “the blowing bowl” or wassailing bowl which is an elaboration of an old celtic tradition; drinking to one’s health. 8 inches
Farmer.
Typical farmer carrying a chicken and a bucket of eggs, all hand carved. 8 inches
Farmer Lady.
A hardworking farm lady of the plain sect with typical white prayer cap on her head , simple dress holding canned peaches and a wooden spoon. 7 1/2 inches
Father Christmas.
With animals in pockets, doll in hand, and bag on back with Sisal tree and toys. He is Great Britain’s version of St. Nicholas as a cross over figure from the Satuanalists who worshipped the midwinter solstice. 8 inches
Father Christmas Pulling a Sled.
Father Christmas Pulling a Sled Sled is hand carved with doll and a dog riding in it. Father Christmas can be any color. 8 1/2 inches
Flashing Santa.
Flashing Santa with leopard skin lined coat, designer label, and tattoo on leg. Another Shoemaker innovation with a touch of humor. The tattoo can say anything you want it to. 7 ½ inch
