This vintage deer figurine has that wonderfully old-school holiday display look collectors love.
Made in Japan and finished in a silver-gold wash over cast metal, it has the classic “Putz” village style with textured fur, branching antlers, and a handsome woodland presence that works for Christmas displays or year-round cabin decor.
• Era: likely 1950s
• Item type: standing stag / deer figurine
• Materials: likely hollow-cast spelter or similar white metal with metallic wash finish
• Color: silvered gold with darker antiqued shading
• Measurements:approx 3 inches x5
• Weight note: user notes approx. 6 ounces
• Maker / mark: marked Made in Japan with 1956 visible on underside
• Style / subject notes: Putz style holiday village animal, woodland stag, mid-century holiday decor
Suggested use: Christmas village display, mantel decor, shelf styling, woodland centerpiece accent, collector gift
Positives
• Nicely detailed body and antlers with strong vintage character
• Stands upright well based on the photos
• Original aged finish gives it a warm, collected look
Issues / Wear
• Noticeable finish wear, darkening, and rubbed spots throughout
• Age-related surface wear to antlers, face, legs, and body
• Vintage manufacturing irregularities and patina are present
• No obvious large breaks seen in the provided photos, but the antlers should be handled carefully
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
This Made in Japan stag has a silver wash finish, branching antlers, and a 1956 mark on the underside, and it fits a Christmas village or woodland mantel display. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
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