A pair of antique paper mache gilded clogs on the hearth. In many European countries clogs or shoes were filled with straw for the donkey on which Santa was traveling while goodies would be left in return!
A rare German Dresden ornament in the form of an elf riding a deer while transporting a money bag. The elf carries a feather tree sprig. Circa 1900 Private Collection
From my personal collection, this 8" candy container retains his original feather tree sprig and features a burgundy long coat trimmed in flannel. His beard and mustache are rabbit fur, circa 1900
A pair of antique paper mache gilded clogs on the hearth. In many European countries clogs or shoes were filled with straw for the donkey on which Santa was traveling while goodies would be left in return!