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View item video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/O1dPdtxf2IE There’s something quietly enchanting about this mid-century treasure — a handcrafted nod to the golden age of Christmas decor. This Vintage Sleeping Santa Claus Cookie Jar, attributed to Alberta’s Molds circa 1950s, captures a rare, whimsical moment of Santa at rest. Measuring approximately 8 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 5 inches tall, this ceramic piece doubles as both a festive candy dish and a nostalgic decorative collectible. Santa rests peacefully beneath a textured blue blanket with a golden patch, his rosy face framed by a snow-white beard and cozy pillow accented in red and ivory. The bed’s sculpted skirt and hand-painted shading bring a warm, homespun authenticity to its vintage charm. The lid lifts to reveal a spacious compartment inside — perfect for cookies, sweets, or small keepsakes. A charming reflection of 1950s American craftsmanship, this cookie jar blends storybook innocence with holiday nostalgia, making it an ideal gift for collectors, decorators, or anyone seeking that mid-century holiday magic. Discovered by Treasures of Bako — have we got a gem for you.

Vintage Mid-Century Sleeping Santa Claus Cookie Jar / Candy Dish – Hand-Painted Ceramic by Alberta’s Molds (1950s)

View item video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/O1dPdtxf2IE There’s something quietly enchanting about this mid-century treasure — a handcrafted nod to the golden age of Christmas decor. This Vintage Sleeping Santa Claus Cookie Jar, attributed to Alberta’s Molds circa 1950s, captures a rare, whimsical moment of Santa at rest. Measuring approximately 8 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 5 inches tall, this ceramic piece doubles as both a festive candy dish and a nostalgic decorative collectible. Santa rests peacefully beneath a textured blue blanket with a golden patch, his rosy face framed by a snow-white beard and cozy pillow accented in red and ivory. The bed’s sculpted skirt and hand-painted shading bring a warm, homespun authenticity to its vintage charm. The lid lifts to reveal a spacious compartment inside — perfect for cookies, sweets, or small keepsakes. A charming reflection of 1950s American craftsmanship, this cookie jar blends storybook innocence with holiday nostalgia, making it an ideal gift for collectors, decorators, or anyone seeking that mid-century holiday magic. Discovered by Treasures of Bako — have we got a gem for you.

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