Vintage Japanese Spaghetti Santa Bank 1950s 1960s Ceramic Christmas Figurine
$52.00
This vintage Japanese spaghetti Santa bank is a cheerful mid-century Christmas collectible with red suit details, gold-painted accents, and textured ceramic “spaghetti” trim on the hat, cuffs, coat, and beard.
He has the wonderfully expressive face collectors love in 1950s–1960s holiday ceramics, complete with blue painted eyes, rosy cheeks, a white beard, and a small bell.
It is a display-worthy Santa bank with plenty of nostalgic shelf appeal, especially for collectors of vintage Christmas decor, Japan ceramics, Santa figures, and holiday pieces with personality.
Honestly described, clearly shown, and full of character, the best kind of festive little find.
Details
∙ Era: Vintage 1950s–1960s, based on user notes and style
∙ Origin: Japanese, per user notes; no maker mark is clearly shown in the photos
∙ Material: Ceramic or porcelain, per user notes; glossy glazed finish
∙ Color: Red, ivory/white, peach, blue, and gold-painted accents
∙ Size/Measurements: 7 inches tall; approximately 5 inches wide; 3 inches across at the base
∙ Weight: 13.8 ounces before packing
∙ Design notes: Santa Claus coin bank with back coin slot, textured “spaghetti” trim, red suit, white beard, gold belt and bag accents, small bell, and round base plug visible on underside
Use/display ideas: Christmas shelf display, vintage holiday vignette, Santa collection, mid-century Christmas decor, mantel styling, or gift for a vintage Christmas collector
Condition Grade Good
Positives
∙ Strong color presence with bright red suit, gold-painted accents, and expressive painted facial details
∙ Bank slot is visible on the back
∙ Round plug/stopper appears present on the underside
∙ Spaghetti-style textured trim is visually striking and gives the piece its collector appeal
∙ Santa displays well from the front and side views
Issues / Wear
∙ Could use a careful cleaning; visible dust, residue, and darkening in textured trim, facial creases, beard, and other recessed areas
∙ Overall crazing is visible in the glaze, especially on the face, beard, sack, and underside
∙ Scuffs, surface wear, and discoloration are visible in several areas
∙ Gold-painted areas show rubbing and age wear
∙ Red paint shows wear, dark marks, and small losses, including visible wear on the sleeve area
∙ Underside shows residue, soil, and age-related discoloration
∙ No large cracks are obvious in the photos provided, but the crazing and surface wear should be expected as part of the piece’s condition
Collector’s Notes
Spaghetti-trim Christmas ceramics have a very specific mid-century charm. The textured trim, glossy glaze, and playful Santa face make this the kind of holiday collectible that feels instantly familiar, like something pulled from a family Christmas shelf rather than a big-box decoration aisle.
For collectors of vintage Japan Christmas pieces, Santa banks, and nostalgic ceramic holiday decor, this one has the right combination: recognizable subject, displayable size, good color, and plenty of character.
This 7 inch Japanese spaghetti Santa bank has a back coin slot, gold-painted accents, and a small bell, and it suits a vintage Christmas shelf. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
If your order arrives damaged or materially different from the listing, contact me within 7 days of delivery and I will make it right.
Returns must be sent back within 30 days of purchase, in the same condition received. I inspect each return against the original photos and description.
Approved refunds go back to your original payment method, and credit card refunds can take 5 to 10 business days to appear.
Not eligible for a refund: requests made more than 30 days after purchase, items returned damaged, or items returned in different condition than received.
Postage due on a return is deducted from the refund.
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- Photo-verified condition, no surprises
- Packed with care. Glass and fragile pieces get extra cushioning
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Questions buyers ask
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Every listing spells it out and shows it in photos. Chips, hairlines, crazing, worn plating, old repairs. If I did not mention it, it is not there.
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Yes. Every photo is the actual piece, taken by me. When it sells, it is gone.
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I note maker, mark, era, and measurements when I can confirm them, and say so plainly when I cannot. Unmarked pieces get dated by what the piece itself shows.
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I process order within 2 business days, wrapped and boxed so it arrives the way it left here. Don't forget, free shipping on orders $35 and up.
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