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  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I got this several years ago - I don't think it's ever been used. I'm guessing 1940s, 50s?
    I haven't used it either - I have so many decorations, and I always want more, but I haven't found a place for this. That doesn't mean I don't think it's awesome though.
    Ds#2's girlfriend declined to put it in her store - she doesn't think anyone will buy it. HAH!
    What do you think? Hideously ugly or not?

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    Bookahtoo, Nov 27, 2023
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  2. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I'm afraid I'm of the "hideously ugly" opinion!
    And it looks more 1960s/70s to me but WDIK.
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    it has a certain charm !!!
     
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  4. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    I don't think it is hideous, but it looks like it needs more work.
     
    pearlsnblume, Nov 27, 2023
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  5. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Isn't angel hair made of fiberglass and contains asbestos?
     
    i need help, Nov 27, 2023
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  6. ulilwitch

    ulilwitch Well-Known Member

    I think it is unusual. I believe that I would have put different types of little angels, the trumpets, rainbows maybe some other heavenly items like harps on the wreath it would have been beautiful. The beholder thought this was beautiful so I guess it must be.
     
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Is that the original box? If so, may we see photographs of it?

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    Debora, Nov 27, 2023
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  8. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Ha h a ha ha ha - and the scales fall from my eyes!!!
    Thank you friends.
     
    Bookahtoo, Nov 27, 2023
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  9. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Yes Debora I believe it's the original box. I can't swear to it though.
     
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  10. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

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  11. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    It would seem so. The 'proper' stuff was anyway.
     
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  12. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    What I find disturbing are the elf heads - as if their bodies were sucked down into a white whirlpool.
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Nov 27, 2023
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  13. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    It's fiberglass - no asbestos.
     
    Bookahtoo, Nov 27, 2023
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  14. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    And the evil snowman at six o clock riding round in his whirlpool of doom. 'Elves for dinner again, wheeee'.
     
    Chinoiserie, Nov 27, 2023
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  15. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    I found a website that said they contained both but it may well be inaccurate.
     
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  16. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the additional photographs. Too fascinating. The box manufacturer is still in business and could probably date the box for you. From the deep burgundy and green, argyle pattern and Big Band instruments, I'd guess wreath to be 1940s into the 1950s but I could be wrong.

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  17. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    That's what I thought Debora.
     
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  18. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    You're right. There is something malevolent in his look!
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Nov 27, 2023
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  19. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Standard Santa Claus heads and Snowmen from the 1940s. They always have those little berry shaped ceramic or compoisition noses that crumble after a while.
     
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  20. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    G. Fox & Co. was a high end department store so...

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