Vintage 1988 Ceramic Christmas Church Lighted Musical Silver Bells Handmade

Description

View Vintage 1988 Ceramic Christmas Church Lighted Musical Silver Bells Handmade with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The built-in wind-up music box works beautifully and plays “Silver Bells.”. The music is remarkably clear and lovely for its age. The church is dated 1988, with handwritten markings from the original hobbyist creation of the piece. Beautiful vintage handcrafted hobbyist Christmas church music box dated 1988. This is an especially charming piece with wonderful detail throughout, including a tall steeple with a tiny bell, snow-covered roof and base, detailed stonework, and gorgeous multicolored crushed-glass windows that create a stained-glass effect. The church lights up from within, and when illuminated the colorful windows absolutely come to life, glowing in shades of red, green, blue, amber, and purple. It is beautiful displayed both lit and unlit and would make a wonderful centerpiece in a vintage Christmas display or holiday village. The built-in wind-up music box works beautifully and plays “Silver Bells.” The music is remarkably clear and lovely for its age. The church is dated 1988, with handwritten markings from the original hobbyist creation of the piece. This is a wonderful vintage handcrafted Christmas decoration with so much character — from the glowing stained-glass-style windows to the little bell tucked inside the steeple. Measures 12" tall by 5.5"wide and 7.5" deep. A very special piece that was clearly made with care. Condition: Beautiful vintage condition. Light and music box have been tested and are working, with the music playing clearly. Please see all photos for complete condition and details. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Holiday & Seasonal › Villages & Houses. Brand: Unbranded.

Occasion

Christmas

Year Manufactured

1988

Features

Musical

Size

Medium

Color

Multicolor

Material

Ceramic & Porcelain

Item Length

7.5"

Subject

church

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Hobbiest Ceramic church

Era

Late 20th Century (1970-1999)

Item Height

12 in

Theme

Christmas, Music

Style

Country

Original/Reproduction

Original

Time Period Manufactured

1980-1989

Room

Any Room

Finish

Painted

Country of Origin

United States

Handmade

Yes

Item Width

5.5"