German Papier Mache Santa with Beaded Red Coat

Those vintage papier mache candy containers and other decorations that your grandparents and great-grandparents pulled out of the closet each Christmas back in the 1920s and 30s were most likely made by the Ino Schaller Company, a small family-owned company based in Bavaria. They began making hand-molded, hand painted papier mache decorations for the holidays in 1894. Nearly 130 years later, the family business is now in its fourth generation, and their work is more collectible than ever. If you love a vintage feel for your Christmas, Ino Schaller decorations are right up your alley. This Weinachtsmann (the German name for Santa Claus or Father Christmas) is dressed in a glass-beaded red coat with sparkly white trim and a fir tree. Lovely hand painted details, especially in the face. About 6 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" deep. Limited edition production. Each is unique, so your piece may not look exactly like the one you see here, but it will be close. Handmade in Germany. Fun Facts