"Coca-Cola Santa" 1993

From the Melody in Motion Collection Few people realize that the jolly image of Santa Claus was established through a seies of advertisements created for the Coca-Cola Company.  The annual campaign started in 1926 and continued for several decades.  The artist responsible for today's image of Santa Claus was Haddon Sundblom.  This image has been transformed into a sculpture by Seiji Nakane in this Limited Edition #3,116 of 6,000 figurines created.  The 1993 "Coca-Cola Santa" was specifically inspired by Sundblom's 1952 and 1955 paintings. Item No:  07161.  A "Waco" product.  Made in Japan.  This is #3,116 of 6,000. Hand made and hand painted porcelain and cast from an original sculpture from Seiji Nakane.  Figurine plays the tune of "Jolly Old St. Nicholas".  He is also supposed to move his upper body and foot, however upon testing this feature does not always work.    Uses three "AA" Batteries (not included).  Measurements are:    10 1/2 x 7 x 6.  PLEASE NOTE:  Please review our