Vintage Atlantic Mold Santa and Mrs. Claus 14" Ceramic Figures 1970s Heavy

Name: Vintage Atlantic Mold Santa and Mrs. Claus 14" Ceramic Figures 1970s Heavy
Brand: Atlantic
SKU: 257235400176
Price: 77.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 77.00

Condition: Used

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View Vintage Atlantic Mold Santa and Mrs. Claus 14" Ceramic Figures 1970s Heavy with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Mrs. Claus, (also known as Mrs. Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa, Mother Christmas,[1] Mrs. Christmas or Mary Claus) is the wife of Santa Claus, the Christmas gift-bringer in Western Christmas tradition. The poem laid the foundation for modern depictions of Santa Claus, strengthening the association between Santa Claus and Christmas. Vintage ceramic figures made by Atlantic Mold. They stand roughly 14 inches tall. Both are very heavy, weighing 7-8 pounds each. Both are overall in very good shape. Both have some discoloration and spots where some paint has rubbed off. No cracks, chips, or breaks. Atlantic Mold Company is best known for producing the first ceramic Christmas tree mold, which was copyrighted in 1958 and copyrighted as the A-64 design. The company sold these popular molds to ceramic studios for decades, but eventually ceased new production in 1978, followed by a complete cessation in 1984. While its original production ended, the legacy of its ceramic trees lives on and some molds were later sold to other companies like Nexus Editrice, which now owns the Atlantic brand and logo.  Key historical points Founding and copyright: The company copyrighted its iconic ceramic Christmas tree mold, model A-64, in 1958. This was a major event in the history of the ceramic Christmas tree, which grew in popularity with the DIY movement of the era. Mass production and distribution: For approximately 40 years, Atlantic sold its molds to ceramic studios across the United States, where they were used to create countless ceramic Christmas trees. Decline and cessation: Atlantic stopped creating new lines in 1978, and all production ceased in 1984. Legacy and ownership: Most of the original molds were reportedly sold to an Iraqi toy company and were lost or destroyed during the First Gulf War. However, Nexus Editrice acquired some molds and now owns the Atlantic brand and logo. Modern-day connection: Some of the molds were acquired by Nexus Editrice, which now produces quality reprints of Atlantic's classic toy lines for collectors. Santa Claus (also known simply as Santa, or as Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Father Christmas or Kris Kringle) is a legendary figure[1] originating in Western Christian culture who is said to bring gifts during the late evening and overnight hours on Christmas Eve. Christmas elves are said to make the gifts in Santa's workshop, while flying reindeer pull his sleigh through the air.[2][3] The popular conception of Santa Claus originates from folklore traditions surrounding the 4th-century Christian bishop Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children. Saint Nicholas became renowned for his reported generosity and secret gift-giving. The image of Santa Claus shares similarities with the English figure of Father Christmas, and they are both now popularly regarded as the same person.[4] Santa is generally depicted as a portly, jolly, white-bearded man, often with glasses, wearing a red coat with white fur collar and cuffs, white-fur-cuffed red trousers, a red hat trimmed with white fur, a black leather belt and boots, carrying a bag full of gifts for children. He is popularly associated with a deep, hearty laugh, frequently rendered in Christmas literature as "ho, ho, ho!" This image originated in the United States during the 19th century, after Dutch settlers brought the legend of Sinterklaas ("Saint Nicholas") to 17th-century New Amsterdam (present-day New York City). The 1823 American poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas", written by an anonymous author, recounts Saint Nicholas arriving at the author's home on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer. The poem laid the foundation for modern depictions of Santa Claus, strengthening the association between Santa Claus and Christmas. Over time, this connection has been maintained and reinforced through song, radio, television, children's books, family Christmas traditions, films, and advertising.[5][6] Mrs. Claus, (also known as Mrs. Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa, Mother Christmas,[1] Mrs. Christmas or Mary Claus) is the wife of Santa Claus, the Christmas gift-bringer in Western Christmas tradition. Origins The wife of Santa Claus is first mentioned in the short story "A Christmas Legend" (1849), by James Rees, a Philadelphia-based Christian missionary.[2] In the story, an old man and woman, both carrying bundles on their backs, are given shelter in a home on Christmas Eve as weary travelers. The next morning, the children of the house find an abundance of gifts for them, and the couple is revealed to be not "old Santa Claus and his wife", but the hosts' long-lost elder daughter and her husband in disguise. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Holiday & Seasonal › Figurines. Brand: Atlantic.