Box 1950s Italian Pine Cone Elves Gnomes Christmas Lights One of the best Christmas light sets I've ever come across: a near mint early 1950s boxed miniature light set made in Italy with 12 pinecone gnomes or elves holding a candle topped by a mini light bulb. The elves have white mica snow frosted pinecone bodies, real cotton batting beards, and molded clay-like composition hand painted faces. They stand on scalloped mica encrusted cardboard bases decorated with lacquered red berries and sprigs of bottle brush pine. Each one is different (one even has teeth!), and each has a different style or color of paper maché composition hat. The hats have wired loops so you can position them with hooks or wire on the tree branches - with wonderful faces like that, you don't want any of them facing the wall or the inside of the tree!

The gnomes spaced 10 to 12 inches apart on an approximately 18 foot long light string. The box is marked Genuine Italian Miniature Lights, If One or More Go Out the Rest Remain Lit. A sticker on the side of the box reads Style Art. 714, Volts 110 - 120, Made In Italy. The box bottom is in great condition but the lid has some creases and the cellophane window is broken and torn. The cord and plug have no wear, the lights all work perfectly and the gnomes are in wonderful condition with only minor age and storage wear. Truly a rare and special find for the vintage Christmas or pine cone elf collector.

Circa: 1950
Country of Origin: IT
Manufacturer: Mid Century Italian Import  

Glolite 1950s Lighted Christmas Nativity Scene Display in Original Box This illuminated Nativity scene lighted Christmas display was made by Glolite in the late 1940s to early 1950s. The concave, dimensional dome shape scene is made of thin vacuform plastic and measures 12 by 9-1/2 inches. The Star of Bethlehem is cut out in the sky above the scene so it glows brightly when the scene is lit up.

The display is clean and in good condition with no damage but there are a couple of old tape marks at the top as shown. The back has tape residue at the top as well. Underneath the base written in ink is a 1953 gift notation. The display lights up fine and the cord is in excellent condition. The box has some storage wear but is intact and the graphics on the lid are very nice.


Circa: 1948
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Glolite  

2 Sets Vintage Miniature Poinsettia Christmas Lights in One Box This box of poinsettia Christmas lights was made in Taiwan for Bronson Imports in the 1970s. There are actually two light strings in the box. The strand that is original to the box is over 16 feet long with 10 double-row rayon poinsettia flowers, each about 3-3/4" diameter. The flowers are spaced 19 to 20 inches apart.

The second light string is also more than 16 feet long, but it has 20 poinsettia flowers spaced about 10 inches apart. This strand has a mix of 3-3/4" and 3" flowers. Together you have about 33 feet of poinsettia lights with plastic flower reflectors in the centers and red miniature bulbs, all in excellent working condition.There are six extra poinsettia bulb covers in the box plus an unopened pack of two replacement bulbs.

Circa: 1970s
Country of Origin: TW
Manufacturer: Bronson Imports  

4 Electric Christmas Candolier Candles with Flame Bulbs and Poinsettia Flower Rings A set of four vintage single Christmas candoliers or electric candles, 11-1/4" high with figural flame tip red and yellow bulbs. Each has a silk flower candle ring at the base with poinsettias - two red and white, two solid red. The candles all work fine and there are no chips or damage to the ivory plastic candles or bases. Unmarked. Price is for the set of four.

Circa: 1960s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Unmarked  

2 Noma Metal Star 1940s Christmas Lighted Tree Toppers Both of these metal lighted star electric Christmas tree top decorations were made by Noma in the 1940s, called Illuminated Christmas Tree Star on the original boxes (not present). Both are made entirely of painted steel and are just over 7" diameter. One has a red back with white mica glitter coating on the upper star, now discolored with rust showing through the worn areas. The other is white with blue at the center and points, the same red back. Both have cords and light up fine but the white and blue star has a replacement cord and socket taped in place at the back and is missing the clear red cover over the center opening. You can trade cords or bulb covers and use whichever style you like best, or use them both as they are. Price is for the pair.

Circa: 1940s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Noma  

Paramount Tree Top Star Christmas Topper Light in Original Box This late 1940s hard plastic Christmas lighted tree top star is model number 735, the smaller of two sizes made by Paramount. Measuring 5-1/2" wide, the white dimensional 5-point star is outlined in transparent red, giving a nice halo-like glow when lit. A hole at the top point allows you to hang the star from your window. The star lights up fine and has no chips or cracks. There are a couple of minor, light scuffs to the white plastic. The box is in excellent condition with no damage, cellophane window intact. This model didn't come with a cord, it's designed to insert into a standard Christmas tree light string.

Circa: 1948
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Paramount  

Mr Christmas Red Tinsel Twin Star Lighted Tree Topper Decoration Boxed This beautiful Mr. Christmas lighted tree top decoration is the same on both sides. It's in the shape of a dimensional 8-pointed star with clear red plastic jewels arranged in a beaded effect at the spikes of the stars, spiral red plastic center ornaments, and transparent red miniature lights, all surrounded by lush, red metallic foil tinsel.

The box is dated 1976 and marked Made in Taiwan. The wreath lights up fine though one bulb lights only occasionally, it either needs to be tightened or replaced and the cord is in good condition. The box lid is torn at the window opening and is missing the cellophane but the box bottom is intact.

Circa: 1976
Country of Origin: TW
Manufacturer: Mr. Christmas Inc. New York  

Green Tinsel Bells Circle of Lights Electric Wreath Tree Topper in Box This lighted tinsel wreath decoration is part of a series of "Circle of Light" Christmas decorations. Other styles had candles or figures like elves or Santas in the center. This one has two brass bells with metal clappers dangling from the center, tied with a red ribbon and lacquered holly and berries. The green lights, crystal flower reflectors, and bright green tinsel are very pretty and festive, even when the lights are off.

The box says it's for windows, walls, or doors but my parents used theirs as a tree topper. The wreath lights up fine and is in good condition, though the red flannel ribbon shows some wear. The box has quite a bit of storage and handling wear but is intact.

Circa: 1970s
Country of Origin: TW
Manufacturer: 1970s Taiwan Import  

Fancy Gold Mesh Tinsel Lighted Christmas Candle Wreath This fancy, glittery metallic electric Christmas candle wreath dates to the 1960s. The 14" diameter cardboard base is decorated with feathery gold metallic tinsel trim. In the center are a pair of mesh-covered candles illuminated with gold Christmas light bulbs. The base has a metallic red Punchinello bow trimmed with four gold mercury glass ball ornaments (Punchinello is the stuff that's left over after stamping out sequins, by the way - it was a popular craft and floral ribbon in the Sixties).

The candles light up fine as you can see, though you may wish to replace the old Bakelite non-polarized plug for safety. The gold feather trim around the circular wreath base was wired on and it looks like someone taped the edges in place in a few spots at the back. The back has some bare spots with cardboard showing but they don't show from the front. The red metallic ribbon has been somewhat flattened from storage and the gold mesh has a few breaks, but the wreath still displays nicely.

Circa: 1960s
 

Sterling Christmas Lighted Cellophane Halo Candle Wreath Original Box This retro cellophane Christmas wreath was made by Sterling. in the 1950s. It's 11 inches diameter, wrapped with ruby red cut cellophane and has a candle light in the center. An embossed metallic foil poinsettia decorates the bottom. The candle has a plastic halo fitting that glows red when the light is on.

The cord is over 4 feet long and in good condition with no breaks. The red flame light bulb works fine, the halo has minor rub wear but no cracks or chips, and the wreath is in very good condition. It comes with its original cardboard box but the box is in only fair condition with storage wear and a torn and taped bottom flap.

Circa: 1950
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Sterling  

8 Punched Tin Christmas Light Reflectors A set of eight early metal Christmas tree light reflectors in punched tin (the holes do not go all the way through the metal). I found them in one of my Christmas books identified as Diamond Ray brand, circa 1927. They are flower shaped with 7 rounded petals and are marked on the backs "Patents Allowed And Pend.".

The reflectors are about 3 inches diameter and surprisingly heavy, at least in comparison to later foil reflectors. There is some expected darkening of the metal and light oxidation but all are in good useable condition.

Circa: 1927
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Diamond Ray  

GE Plastic Santa Claus Christmas Light String on Tabletop Tree This retro Santa Claus Christmas light string comes with an artificial tabletop tree to display them on, or use the lights on your own tree, window, or mantle. The lights are USA-made GE brand miniature lights, produced in the 1970s to early 1980s. The string is nice and long, over 16 feet, with 2" hollow plastic full figure Santas covering each of the 20 mini lights. The covers are removable so if the lights burn out you can put them on a replacement string but the lights do work as shown.

The lights were found as shown on the Christmas tree which is included, unless you'd rather not take it. It's about 19" tall with nylon-type needles on a 3-leg plastic stand, marked Made In Taiwan. In good vintage condition, it dates to the same time period as the lights.

Circa: 1970s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: GE General Electric  

Mica Coated Electric Candle Lamp Post Lighted Christmas Decoration This 11-1/4" high mica encrusted electric lamp post or street light can be used alone or as part of a putz Christmas village scene. Made of cardboard, it's completely coated in white crushed glass mica and gold glitter. The base is decorated with glittered dried fern trees, the post has metallic green foil holly leaves and a red lacquered berry.

The red candle bulb lights up fine and the cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, brittleness, or splits. The post is partially loose on the base but still attached, a little glue to the back will ensure it can't accidentally be tipped over. There is some age darkening to the lower base, otherwise the decoration is in excellent condition. The lighting in my pictures make the base look darker than it actually is. The lamp comes with its original cardboard box bottom, plain except for a Made in Japan label and stock number markings. The box bottom is stained and shelf worn but provides good protection for the fragile lamp post.

Circa: 1950s
Country of Origin: JP
Manufacturer: Mid Century Japan Import  

5 Packs GE Twinkle Bright Transparent C9 Christmas Light Bulbs Five unused packages of General Electric Twinkle Bright outdoor C-9 type transparent colored Christmas replacement bulbs. The package of rare purple or magenta bulbs is missing one, there are only three. One box has 4 solid red, another 4 solid blue. Two more have assorted colors: 2 each gold, red and blue, 1 green, and one replacement white swirl or flame bulb for a total of 19 bulbs in all. The purple bulbs have a 2-digit postal code on the box which dates them to pre-1963 - the rest are from the later 60s to 1970s. They don't appear to have been used and look to be in new condition, but I did test one bulb from each box plus the white and all 3 purples, they all lit up fine.

Circa: 1960s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: GE General Electric  

Good-Lite 1940s Lighted Angel Christmas Tree Topper With Box A Good-Lite Electrified Christmas Tree Top Angel from the 1940s with the original box. Made of thin hollow vacuform plastic with a cardboard backing, the oval angel plaque can be used as a window, mantle, or wall lighted decoration as well as a tree topper. It's 7 by 9 inches and has a light socket with bulb clipped to and opening in the back to illuminate the large winged haloed angel. An unpunched keyhole above the bulb will allow you to hang the angel on a wall or suspended in a window, the coiled metal extension below the bulb fits on to the top branch of a Christmas tree.

The cord and plug are in good condition with no brittleness or damage. There's a little wear to the back edges of the cardboard backing, very minor and nothing that shows from the front. No breaks, cracks, or damage to the angel, and it lights up fine. The box is missing the upper flap and has typical wear from age and storage, one broken but not detached crease to the upper edge. Cellophane window is intact.

Circa: 1940s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Good-Lite Electric Mfg. Co.  

10 Packs C7 GE Christmas Light Bulbs These 10 packages of C-7 standard indoor replacement Christmas light bulbs were all made by General Electric, though the ages vary from 1950s through the 1960s. There are a total of 42 bulbs in green, white, red, blue, and gold (two packs are solid green, different shades, one is solid white). There are three packs of Twinkle Bright or Cool Bright transparent bulbs in red, blue, green, and clear. Although none of them appear to have been used or removed from the boxes, I did test one from each pack and they all lit up fine.

Circa: 1960s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: GE General Electric  

Pair Noma Plastic Halos For Christmas Candoliers, Angels These 2-3/4" diameter clear plastic halos are light covers for C7 size Christmas bulbs, used on Noma lighted candoliers, angels, wreaths and tree top decorations in the 1940s and early 1950s. When placed above the bulb they create a glowing, soft halo effect to the light. They're in good vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or broken bottom rings, but they do have some scratches and storage wear. I have 8 sets of two halos available, price is per pair.

Circa: 1940s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Noma  

Bradford Eames Era Carillon Spire Lighted Tree Topper With Angel Hair Doesn't this funky Eames era plastic tree top ornament look like something that belongs on the Jetsons Christmas tree? Maybe not, it's probably too gaudy for the Jetsons. It's called the Carillon Tree Spire, made in the USA by Bradford in the 1960s.

The topper is made of red metallic hard plastic and has three gold and red bells dangling from the sides and open center cutout globe. The large reticulated ball near the bottom is filled with a swirl of white angel hair. The topper stands 13-1/4" high. This is the electrified version (they were made unlighted as well), with a cord and light bulb that makes the angel hair glow with subtle light.

The topper is in excellent condition with no damage or wear. It lights up fine as you can see, and the cord and plug are in perfect condition. The box is rather flimsy, having never been intended to last 40 or 50 years. It has a loose cellophane window and quite a bit of corner, flap, and edge wear but is still intact.

Circa: 1960s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Bradford Novelty  

Box Ritz Lites 15 Light Christmas Tree Light String This vintage box of Ritz Lites red, blue, and green Christmas lights was made by Leco Electric Company in the USA, equipped with Japanese C-7 colored bulbs. There are 15 lights on the string, all working though some are obvious replacements as they're marked GE. The plug and sockets are Bakelite but the extension outlet at the end is plastic. The sockets have metal clips to secure the lights to the tree limbs. The box has typical age discoloration and light corner wear but is intact.

Circa: 1960s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Leco Electric Company  

Fairy Light Tales Lighted Christmas Santa Sleigh With Pixies in Original Box This 1960s lighted Christmas mantle or tabletop decoration is still in its original box labeled "Fairy Light Tales Santa Sleigh Light Set". It was made in Japan for Radiant Decorative Lights of Bronx New York in the 1960s. It features a plastic faced Santa Claus figure in his foil covered wooden sleigh driven by two plastic reindeer figures with a pair of poseable plastic, felt, and chenille pixie elves assisting. The sleigh is filled with foil wrapped gift packages and a green tinsel bottle brush tree. There are lots of charming little details such as metal bells around the reindeers' necks, tinsel and gold braid reins, and a mesh toy sack at the back of the sleigh with a chenille angel and cute chenille teddy bear peeking out the top.

The sleigh decoration is about 14-1/2" long by 5" high. It lights up fine and is in excellent condition with very little wear. The box has a little storage wear but is intact. The picture shows a different style of reindeer but the box is original to the set.

Circa: 1965
Country of Origin: JP
Manufacturer: Radiant Decorative Lights  

Blue GE Lighted Ice Christmas Light Bulbs Original Packages, Tested I am selling these C-7-1/2 D30 G.E. Lighted Ice decorative Christmas light bulbs by General Electric individually so the buyer can choose the colors desired. All are in their original packages and all have been tested as working fine. The 120 volt round bulbs are coated with "ice" crystals. The graphics on the package sleeves vary as shown. The color is turquoise (blue). Two bulbs available, price is per bulb. I do have other colors. If ordering more than two, shipping may calculate too high. Your shipping will be adjusted to actual and any overpayment (if paid before adjustment) will be refunded. Please do not choose first class shipping as the bulbs are too fragile.

Circa: 1950s - 1960s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: G.E. General Electric  

Angel Wired Mesh Lighted Christmas Tree Topper This retro doll-style lighted Christmas angel from the 1960s is a tree topper but can stand upright to decorate your mantle or tabletop as well. She's 6-1/2" tall to the tops of her wings, taller with the glittered cardboard star halo wand above her head. Her head is porcelain, her body a sugar-coated plastic ball ornament. Her wired gown and wings are covered in a silver metallic mesh fabric, and she has a spring under her dress to slip over the top of a Christmas tree. Ten miniature white lights illuminate her bodice, face, behind her wings, and under her gown. The angel lights up fine as shown. The sheer metallic fabric is separated from the wing tips with a tear in the center of one wing, and the porcelain head has some minor age crazing. Otherwise the angel is in excellent condition with the white cord still wrapped in its original coil and foil Made In Japan label intact.

Circa: 1960s
Country of Origin: JP
Manufacturer: Mid Century Japan Import  

Green GE Lighted Ice Christmas Light Bulbs Original Packages, Tested I am selling these C-7-1/2 D30 G.E. Lighted Ice decorative Christmas light bulbs by General Electric individually so the buyer can choose the colors desired. All are in their original packages and all have been tested as working fine. The 120 volt round bulbs are coated with "ice" crystals. The graphics on the package sleeves vary as shown. The color is emerald (green). Two bulbs available, price is per bulb. I do have other colors. If ordering more than two, shipping may calculate too high. Your shipping will be adjusted to actual and any overpayment (if paid before adjustment) will be refunded. No first class shipping on this item.

Circa: 1950s - 1960s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: G.E. General Electric  

Noma Bubble Lights, String of 3 with Original Box A partial string of 1970s Noma full size Christmas bubble lights with the original box. There are five of the original seven lights, and all five light up, but two are missing the fluid (easily removed and replaced - see my other listings for replacement bubble light parts). The light string is in very good working condition, as are the plastic bases.

Circa: 1974
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Noma  

Box Commodore Miniature Nativity Scene Christmas Lights This 1960s figural miniature Nativity Christmas light set was made by Commodore. There are 15 lights on the string, each illuminating a 2" high white hard plastic glittered Nativity scene. The set has age and storage wear but I don't think the lights were ever actually used or removed from the box inset. The original instruction sheet and hang tag are present, as is a sealed package of two replacement screw-in mini light bulbs.

The set works up fine as you can see - there is no wear or damage to the cord or plug. Two of the delicate creche scenes are damaged though they still work and display fine. Three of the little gold stars atop the mangers are missing their tails. One missing star with tail was found in the bottom of the box and replaced after the pictures were taken. The box lid has a corner split and two tears to the gold foil as shown.

Circa: 1960s
Country of Origin: HK
Manufacturer: Commodore