Edward B. asked
I have several Santa figurines left by an elderly friend who passed away two years ago. They are soft, covered in leather, hand-stitched, and hand-painted. The Santas are signed "An Original M. R. M." and dated 1988 and 1990. They have three-dimensional aspects, including beards. What are these figurines called, and do they have any value?
August 18th, 2023
Madeline M. answered
These figurines are likely Belsnickle Santas, a folk art style popular in the late 1980s. They are h...
August 18th, 2023
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