{"product_id":"vintage-santa-christmas-candles-set-of-3-japan","title":"Vintage Santa Christmas Candles Set of 3 in Original Box, Made in Japan, Circa 1950s to 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a boxed set of 3 molded wax Santa Christmas Novelty Candles, marked Made in Japan, unlit and in the original window box. All 3 candles shown are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of the candles have been lit. One Santa has a chip in his boot and in the front of his coat, the arm extended Santa has a chip in the arm, and the Santa touching his nose has a small dent in the base. The box has age yellowing, a slight rip at the top, stains on the back, and is bent at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigural wax Santa candles like these were a popular mid century Christmas display, and this lithographed box with snowy hills, reindeer, and Santa in a sleigh keeps that holiday graphic on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxed set of 3 figural Santa candles, all included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figural Candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1950s to 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded wax. Lithographed cardboard window box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red coats, black belts, gold glitter trim, white bases, green mittens, and cream faces and beards. Blue box with snowy hills, stars, reindeer, Santa in a sleigh, and snowy houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e MADE IN JAPAN. CHRISTMAS NOVELTY CANDLES 3pcs. 4 1\/2 in CANDLES, 3 Pcs. Number 1696 in a box. Blank rectangle label area on the end panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas Novelty Candles, number 1696. Three poses: one with a hand to his face or nose, one waving with a green mitten, and one holding his arm out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid century figural Christmas candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each candle stands 5 in tall and is 2 in round at the base. The box is labeled 4 1\/2 in candles. The box measures 5.5 in by 9 in by 2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlit, in the original box. Window film present. Cardboard dividers present. Christmas crinkle was added by a previous owner to protect the candles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The candles are unlit and remain in the original box, and the box coloring is lovely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wicks show no burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red coats, black belts, gold glitter trim, white bases, and green mittens stay clear on the figures shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lithographed window box graphics of snowy hills, stars, reindeer, Santa in a sleigh, and snowy houses stay readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe window film is present, and cardboard dividers are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 3 candles shown are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Santa has a chip in his boot and in the front of his coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe arm extended Santa has a chip in the arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Santa touching his nose has a small dent in the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box has age yellowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is slightly ripped at the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box has stains on the back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is bent at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Christmas crinkle was added by a previous owner to protect the candles and is not original packing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more like this in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-christmas-collection\"\u003eVintage Christmas Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you collect Japan figural Santa Christmas candles, this unlit set of 3 in the original box brings three posed Santas with gold glitter trim to a mid century holiday shelf. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50999144382719,"sku":"I4-T3-3740","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/vintage-santa-christmas-candles-set-of-3-japan-01.jpg?v=1794417969","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-santa-christmas-candles-set-of-3-japan","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}