As much as I hate seeing Christmas items up before Halloween is even over, I guess when you are shopping online it makes the most sense. So have a safe and Happy Halloween and grab a cuppa, put on some Christmas music to get you in the mood, and have a good time looking through all the artist here on Earlywork Mercantile.
Victorian Look Santa Dressed in White
I Love the look of Victorian Christmas cards, they make me think of how simple life was before the like of discount stores the the hustle and bustle of attempting to buy the perfect gift for everyone.
I created this Santa with those cards in mind, He has been dressed in a lovely old fluffy bit of ecru batting, his face has been hand sculpted from paper mache then painted to give him piercing blue eyes and cold kissed cheeks and nose. His hair, beard, and eyebrows, are made from the finest silky wool I could find.
I created each of the tiny toys he holds to fit in with what children would have gotten from Saint Nick during this era. There is a tiny stick horse created with paper mache, German glass eyes and a camel mane, I've added a tiny Queen Anne style doll, with antique lace dress and real braided wool hair, a tiny toy soldier created from wood and painted, and a little woolly sheep made in a similar way to the Putz sheep. I have not added a base to Saint Nick so you can choose what you would like him to stand on, I think he looks great on a natural pine tree slice, a found piece of slate, or a wooden base painted to resemble snow, but you decide for yourself.
Sold Thank you so much
Nell a Sweet Queen Anne Style Snow Lady
Nell just can't wait for Christmas, she's been working for weeks and finally finished the perfect doll to giver her favorite Niece! She's dressed in her finest frock and new hat to go and collect her at the station! What a wonderful Christmas it will be this year!
Nell is my interpretation of the wonderful vintage Queen Anne style dolls, she's been made
as a snow lady , but retains the lovely glass eyes, white skin and bare shoulders. Nell wears a dress made from humble homespuns with a lovely overskirt made in a beautiful vintage brocade fabric I purchased at the Puces De Vanves Flea market in France in the spring, even then I was thinking ahead and knew it would be perfect for a Christmas dress! Her dress is trimmed in beautiful cranberry lace.
Her underskirt is old, but probably not vintage yet, snowy white cotton eyelet fabric.
Nell wears a simple bonnet I decorated with hand made flores and a tiny leaf garland.
Her tiny snowdoll is very simply made as you might have found in this era, she wears a simple calico dress and hat, he body is soft stuffed.
Nell is sold Thank you
Randolph the Red Nosed Rat gets ready for Christmas
Randolph the Red Nosed Rat Loves Christmas! He's getting ready early this year, wearing his antlers
and findings he has no need of a pillow to fill out Santa's coat this year!
He's already planning Christmas by untangling the lights, sorting the ornaments and deciding where to hang the stockings. Randolph happily sings Christmas carols as he works and smiles broadly thinking about what he'll ask Santa to bring.
Randolph is jointed for posing,his fingers and legs are also wired. Randolph wears a removable set of antlers & coat so he can be displayed year round.
Randolph is a Spider Sisters Studio original created with great attention to whimsy and detail. Randolph is one of a kind character, he'll come signed and dated. Randolph is an adult collectors piece not intended for children.
Randolph is sold Thank you
Beatrice and Beau
This darling little snow couple look so happy to be on their way home to decorate for Christmas! The shopping is done and the tree has been cut, now all they have to do is decide where to hide all the presents!
Beatrice and Beau are an original one of a kind Spider Sisters Studio creation made from cloth and paper mache', covered in German glitter glass to give them an extra sparkle and charm.
Dressed in sweet simple homespun fabrics they are decked out to celebrate the season, they come signed and dated. Beatrice and Beau would look wonderful on your mantel or tucked in amongst the centerpiece on your holiday table. The "tree" on the sled is not included as it's a dried floral that doesn't ship well.
Beatrice and Beau are an adult collectors set, they are not suitable for children to play with
Kindly asking $150.00 , Price includes First Class insured shipping to Canada, Europe and the USA, all others, please inquire.
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