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**Please keep in mind the price guides used for reference have not been updated with today's current values. The harder the item is to find the more it is worth today and can sometimes be worth double triple or more than the value listed. I am constantly adding new items so if you don't see what you want please ask. I am always happy to combine shipping to save you money on multiple item orders. Have fun and thanks for looking ^..^~

Christmas Josef's

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Vintage JO~Hanging Bell Girl with Candle Lantern ~ Just adorable is all I can say about this Christmas Angel made by Muriel Josef George. She is from the "Hanging Bell Girl" series circa 1976. There are three different bells in different poses.
Hanging Bell Girl with Baby Jesus
Hanging Bell Girl with Christmas Wreath
Hanging Bell Girl with Candle Lantern
~Pictured in the Josef Original book "Figurines of Muriel Josef George" on page 84
~Valued at $55. *Hard to Find*
~She is 4 inches tall and has beautiful hand painted details including gold tipped wings.
~Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Bell clapper is perfect and works. There is a hole through her bow in the back with a gold thread attached for hanging her on the tree. Pictures don't do her justice
~Original black & gold "Josef Origials" sticker on back of fur trim.
Please see all pictures and check out my other goodies including her sister angel bells. Thanks for looking ^..^~  

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Nursery Rhymes**Rare**

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Nursery Rhymes~Mary Mary Quite Contrary~Rare This is the adorable and fun little series "Nursery Rhymes" from the "Joys of Childhood to Designs of Elegance" collection. Designed by Muriel Josef George herself circa 1960's during the "Designed in California - Made in Japan" years. I have been collecting Josefs for years and have only seen a few of these cuties. The hand painted detailing including all of the gold trim is wonderful and the life like faces Josefs are known for make you almost think they are real. Notice the little gold shoes peeking out from under their dresses, just too cute! Each one is darling alone and together they are priceless!
Pictured in the following Josef Original books:
"Charming Figurines" page 57
"A Second Look" page 31
"Figurines of Muriel Josef George" page 30
*This is "Mary Mary Quite Contrary"
~Valued at $65 in the old price guide but she is "Very Hard to Find" **There is another one currently online priced at $375!
~She is 4 inches tall
~She is holding her little silver shovel ready to watch her garden grow. Notice the details like the scissors in her pocket. Just too cute to resist!
~Excellent vintage condition with no chips cracks or repairs. Colors are still vivid. Pictures don't do her justice!
~She has her original black & gold "Japan" sticker
~Stamped on the bottom inside a pallet shape "Josef Originals ©"
The perfect nursery decoration or addition to your collection. Please see all pictures and check out my other goodies including more from this darling series. Thanks for looking ^..^~

 

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Nursery Rhymes~Jill~Rare This is the adorable and fun little series "Nursery Rhymes" from the "Joys of Childhood to Designs of Elegance" collection. Designed by Muriel Josef George herself circa 1960's during the "Designed in California - Made in Japan" years. I have been collecting Josefs for years and have only seen a few of these cuties. The hand painted detailing including all of the gold trim is wonderful and the life like faces Josefs are known for make you almost think they are real. Notice the little gold shoes peeking out from under their dresses, just too cute! Each one is darling alone and together they are priceless!
Pictured in the following Josef Original books:
"Charming Figurines" page 57
"A Second Look" page 31
"Figurines of Muriel Josef George" page 30
*This is "Jill" from "Jack & Jill"
~Valued at $65 in the old price guide but she is "Very Hard to Find" **There is another one currently online priced at $375!
~She is 4 inches tall
~She is carrying her pail to go up that hill and fetch that water. Notice the raised pink flowers around her bonnet. Just too cute to resist!
~Excellent vintage condition with no chips cracks or repairs. Colors are still vivid. Pictures don't do her justice!
~She has her original black & gold "Japan" sticker
~Stamped on the bottom inside a pallet shape "Josef Originals ©"
The perfect nursery decoration or addition to your collection. Please see all pictures and check out my other goodies including more from this darling series. Thanks for looking ^..^~

 

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Christmas Lefton's

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Vintage Lefton Angel Bell~Holding a Candle Lantern~ Darling little HTF Angel Bell series made by the George Z Lefton Company circa 1950.
There are three angels in this series.
1 Angel holding Christmas Tree & Bells
2 Angel holding Candle Lantern
3 Angel holding Christmas Present
All 3 are pictured in the book "Vintage Christmas Collections" by Walter Dworkin on page 65.
**This is "Angel holding Candle Lantern" She is so cute with her hand painted detailing including lots of gold paint on the lantern and the spaghetti trim so popular in that era which is sprinkled with gold all around her coat & hat & collar. The detailing on these vintage figurines is so wonderful! Her little face is just irresistible!
~She stands 4.5 inches tall
~Excellent vintage condition with no chips cracks or crazing. *Just a tiny bit of "Red Cold Paint" loss on the tip of hat in back (red paint was added by hand after figures were fired).
~Bell clapper still works
~She has her original Red & gold Lefton sticker that reads: "Lefton's Exclusives Japan"
Please see all pictures and check out my other goodies including her sister angel bells. Thanks for looking ^..^~  

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Romance Series

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The Engagement~From the 8 " Romance Series What could be more romantic than the "Romance Series" a collection depicting the most special day ever. Designed by Muriel Josef George Circa 1960's when they were still being designed in California and made in Japan.
There are two of these wonderful series both beautiful with different figures and beautiful dresses with lots of gold trim and raised flowers Josef is so well known for. Also of course the beautiful life like faces and black eyes. One series is 8" tall and the other 9". You won't be able to resist collecting them all when you see them displayed together.
The Bride, Bridesmaid, Maid of Honor, Love Story, The Courtship, The Engagement, The Trousseau and The Wedding Gift are all pictured in these Josef Original books:
"Figurines of Muriel Josef George" page 57
"Charming Figurines" pages 68-69 & 79
**This is "The Engagement" in the 8" series. She is just beautiful and so elegant! She is holding her left hand up looking lovingly at her new engagement ring
~Valued at $140 *Very Hard to Find*
~Very Good Vintage condition with no chips cracks or repairs.
~She has her original black & gold "Japan" sticker
~Inscribed on the bottom "Josef Originals ©"
~Colors are bright and vivid. Pictures don't do her justice. So much beautiful gold trim
Please see all pictures and check out my other items. Thanks for Looking ^..^~

 

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The Courtship~From the 8 " Romance Series What could be more romantic than the "Romance Series" a collection depicting the most special day ever. Designed by Muriel Josef George Circa 1960's when they were still being designed in California and made in Japan.
There are two of these wonderful series both beautiful with different figures and beautiful dresses with lots of gold trim and raised flowers Josef is so well known for. Also of course the beautiful life like faces and black eyes. One series is 8" tall and the other 9". You won't be able to resist collecting them all when you see them displayed together.
The Bride, Bridesmaid, Maid of Honor, Love Story, The Courtship, The Engagement, The Trousseau and The Wedding Gift are all pictured in these Josef Original books:
"Figurines of Muriel Josef George" page 57
"Charming Figurines" pages 68-69 & 79
**This is "The Courtship" in the 8" series. She is just beautiful and so elegant! She is holding a huge bouquet of pink roses and reading the card from her beau.
~Valued at $140 *Very Hard to Find*
~Very Good Vintage condition with no chips cracks or repairs.
~She has her original black and silver "Josef Originals" sticker with some wear.
~Inscribed on the bottom "Josef Originals ©"
~Colors are bright and vivid. Pictures don't do her justice. So much beautiful gold trim.
Please see all pictures and check out my other items. Thanks for Looking ^..^~

 

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Miniature Music Box

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Miniature Music Box Series~Happy Birthday~RARE! Could these be any cuter? I don't think so! This adorable and very rare "Miniature Music Box" series of "Happy Birthday" girls would make anyone happy. There are usually 12 of any birthday series but these are so "Hard to Find" I have never seen all of them. Such beautiful hand painted details including the life like faces and plenty of gold trim. Each is carrying a gold trimmed bouquet of her flowers with a Happy Birthday ribbon. Each girl is wearing the color associated with her birth month that all Josef birthday series do. A gold bow adorns her upswept hair. She is quite a beauty! Made by Muriel Josef George circa 1960. Pictured in the Josef Original book "Charming Figurines" on page 87.
*This is "March" She is dressed in aqua and is carrying a bouquet of yellow daffodils with gold dots for the centers
~4.5 inches tall
~Excellent "Vintage" condition with no chips cracks or repairs. *There is a fleabite on the back of the gold bow in her hair that could easily be covered with gold ceramic paint. I didn't notice it until I was listing her. Won't detract or be seen when displayed.
~She has her original black & gold "Josef Originals" and "Japan" stickers
~Music still plays! "Happy Birthday" Just be careful and wind her up gently.
She would delight any music box or birthday girl collector or be the perfect start for either. Colors are still vivid. Pictures don't do her justice. Please see all of my pictures and check out my other goodies including two more of these beauties. Thanks for looking ^..^~

 

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Romance Series

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Bridesmaid~From the 9" Romance Series What could be more romantic than the "Romance Series" a collection depicting the most special day ever. Designed by Muriel Josef George Circa 1960's when they were still being designed in California and made in Japan.
There are two of these wonderful series both beautiful with different figures and beautiful dresses with lots of gold trim and raised flowers Josef is so well known for. Also of course the beautiful life like faces and black eyes. One series is 8" tall and the other 9". You won't be able to resist collecting them all when you see them displayed together.
The Bride, Bridesmaid, Maid of Honor, Love Story, The Courtship, The Engagement, The Trousseau and The Wedding Gift are all pictured in these Josef Original books:
"Figurines of Muriel Josef George" page 57
"Charming Figurines" pages 68-69 & 79
**This is "The Bridesmaid" in the 9" series. She is beautiful and elegant!
~Valued at $170 *Very Hard to Find*
~Very Good Vintage condition with no cracks or repairs. There are 2 small almost undetected chips at the hemline of her dress in the back that I found only by feeling all over. They absolutely do not detract from her beauty and in fact I didn't notice them until I was listing her.
~She has her original black and gold "Josef Originals" sticker
~Also the original black and gold "Japan" sticker
~Inscribed on the bottom "Josef Originals ©"
~Colors are bright and vivid. Pictures don't do her justice. So much beautiful gold trim.
Please see all pictures and check out my other items. Thanks for Looking ^..^~

 

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