![]() ![]() Vintage Department 56 Christmas at Ashby Manor Dickens' Village Series (Tie)īottom line: This glowing Christmas house is one of the more valuable Department 56 collectibles, in part due to its unique design. It was never displayed outside, so the lucky buyer got a nearly new Snoopy collectible with minimal wear and beautifully preserved paint. This vintage Snoopy blow mold Christmas decoration stands nearly three feet tall. Vintage Peanuts Snoopy Santa Christmas Blow Mold Decoration (Tie)īottom line: Watching Snoopy and Woodstock celebrate Christmas with Charlie Brown and his sad-looking tree is such a strong tradition that some folks are willing to shell out hundreds to recreate the magic on their front lawn. The decoration was acquired at an estate sale and sold for nearly $300, despite needing a thorough cleaning. It's almost three feet wide and over two feet tall, resembling a festive fireplace with a reindeer warming his little hooves by the fire. Vintage Lighted Christmas Fireplace Decorationīottom line: A vintage styrofoam piece, this rare Christmas decoration is truly massive. It was designed by Don Featherstone, one of the most well-known blow mold designers, and sold in good condition aside from some slight paint loss. This one resembles a stack of presents bidding passersby a friendly "Merry Christmas." Vintage Merry Christmas Blow Mold Yard Decorationīottom line: Blow mold decorations were extremely popular in the 1980s and 1990s. Made by Hallmark in the 1990s and designed by Danbury, the rare Christmas decoration features working colored lights and all of the Peanuts characters gathering around to decorate a tiny tree. This vintage Peanuts decoration is cute as can be. Vintage Peanuts Gang Christmas Tree Decorationīottom line: The gang's all here. It's mostly white to give the illusion of a blanket of heavy snow covering the church and filling the yard with a soft, warm glow from the lights inside. Vintage Mid Century Christmas Church Cathedralīottom line: This vintage Christmas cathedral was made in the 1950s or 1960s. The set was sold with a set of new lights and the original box. Because it was kept in such pristine condition and has no missing pieces or cracks, the set has retained its value and then some. Vintage 2001 Grandeur Noel Bethlehem Village Collector's Editionīottom line: This gorgeous nativity scene was carefully stored for two decades after being displayed on one single occasion. It has since turned into a valuable collectible. Department 56 National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Griswold Holiday Houseīottom line: We're still trying to figure out how the Griswolds were able to afford such a massive house, but we'd be lying if we pretended not to love how it looks covered in snow.ĭepartment 56 caught on to the idea of remaking the iconic mansion in the 1990s after the movie became a big hit, and they couldn't keep their tiny reproduction in stock. ![]() This one was made in 2008 and was sold on eBay in its original box. The company soon released a series of tiny, illuminated ceramic buildings that became popular collector's items. In 1976, a group of friends realized that their picturesque country Christmas would look just as beautiful in miniature form, and so Department 56 was born. Department 56 Gingerbread Houseīottom line: The beauty of a quaint country town covered in snow is a universal daydream for everyone living in a big city. If you have any of these decorations, consider yourself lucky. Vintage Christmas decorations turn into valuable collectibles over time. Vintage Christmas Decorations That Are Very Valuableįinally getting around to cleaning out the attic? Before you toss out Grandma's collection of brass reindeer and plastic lawn Santas, make sure they're not worth a fortune. These Christmas collectibles are worth a small fortune.
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