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Holt-Howard Christmas Collectibles and Price Guide: Starry Eyed Santa

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Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection
Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection

Collecting vintage Holt-Howard Christmas ceramics is a great way to enjoy the holidays. It was the Holt-Howard company that first began creating and selling the well-known Pixieware collectibles back in 1958. The items were manufactured in Japan for affordability, but they were made from high-quality ceramics that were then sold in the US as affordable giftware. The Holt-Howard company added many different pieces to their catalog that followed the same quirky and fun designs including Christmas ceramics that are still in high demand today. Follow this guide to collecting Holt-Howard like a pro.

Welcome to the 2021 vintage Christmas collecting series. This is our first post in our series for 2021. If you’d like to review our 2020 six-part guide you can find that here and learn about vintage Christmas collectibles from the 1950s-1960s.

Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection
Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection

You can’t have Christmas without Santa Claus and there is no Santa as whimsical and charming as the Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa line of Christmas ceramics. It’s easy to see why, with his amusing charm, Mid-Century atomic starburst eyes, merry whiskers, and gold flecks, Santa Claus exudes wonderful kitschy cuteness, and many can’t wait to grow their collections with this range. The Starry-Eyed Santa has always been incredibly collectible and highly desired by collectors but this year his popularity has dramatically increased, and prices have skyrocketed.

Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Candle Holder Planter
Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Candle Holder Planter

Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Set:

  • 2 different Santa mug styles (curved handle and one that comes straight out and is pictured in this guide) the two styles are for hot chocolate and egg nog
  • 2 different pitcher sizes (large and smaller one, smaller pitcher pictured in this guide)
  • Chip and dip tray (or cheese and cracker tray)
  • Ashtray
  • Salt and pepper shakers (pictured in this guide)
  • Candle holder/planter (pictured in this guide)
  • Candle holder
  • Candle holder trio
  • Nut dish and snack plates (larger dish and smaller dishes of which one is pictured in this guide)
Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection Yasmina Greco
Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Collection Yasmina Greco

Starry Eyed Santa Price Gide 2021

  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Mugs:
    • $1,200 for a set of four. Single mugs from $150-$175+.
  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa pitchers:
    • Large pitcher $1,200. Small pitcher $750+.
  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Chip and dip tray/cheese & crackers:
    • $1,500
  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa ashtray:
    • $500
  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Salt and Pepper Shakers:
    • $500-$750
  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Candle Holder/Planter:
    • $350-$450+
  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Candle Holder:
    • $375+
  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Candle Holder Trio:
    • $500-$750+
  • Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Nut Dishes and Snack Plates:
    • Large dish $300+.
    • Smaller snack dish $150-$175

If you are out treasure hunting and spot a Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa piece you’d better snap it up!! Not only does it have a high value, but it is truly a piece of vintage Christmas nostalgia to collect and pass down for generations.

Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Salt and Pepper Shakers
Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa Salt and Pepper Shakers

Now that you know a little more about the Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa, it’s time to collect! So, what do you have your eye on? Let me know in the comments here, on Instagram, or join our Facebook Group and meet other collectors sharing their vintage kitschy Christmas treasures.

You can find my Holt-Howard Starry Eyed Santa T-Shirt (sweatshirt also available) at www.Crazy4MeStyle.com

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Collecting Kitschy Christmas: Noel Sets

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Yasmina Greco with her Vintage Christmas NOEL Collection

You may have noticed that Christmas is in the air. That feeling of festivity and joy that comes with this time of year can be attributed to many things, but one of them surely has to be all the vintage kitschy decorations. For me, one of my favorite things to do is pull out the vintage NOEL sets that I have been collecting for years and display these treasures as I get my home ready for Christmas. If you love a touch of nostalgia with some Mid-Century flair then you’ll want to curl up with your cocoa and read our new blog post on Collecting Vintage Christmas: Noel Sets for tips on buying, selling, and searching for these treasures.

Yasmina Greco’s Vintage Christmas NOEL Collection Kitschy Mid-Mod Decorations

Today’s blog post features some of my vintage Noel collection that dates from the 1950s-1960s and features Noel candle holders, Noel bells, and Noel figurines. When it comes to vintage Noel collectibles there are so many varieties and themes from Santa Claus, Elves, Poodles, Snowmen, Angels, Candy Canes, and even Clowns, that there really is something for everyone and you can easily have a theme each year for your holiday decorating too!!

WARNING!! Blog has a lot of photos.

One sure way to any collector’s heart is items that come with their original boxes. For me, the box can also be used as part of your vintage holiday decor as they usually have timeless graphics that add so much charm to your displays. Since these vintage items are usually 70 yrs old, if you do find an original box it will probably have some wear and tear or even water damage from being stored in basements and attics and that is completely okay and in my opinion, adds that much more to the story and history of the item. 

Here are five of my very favorite Noel sets from my personal collection and I think they are just dynamite. Each set is so unique and has loads and loads of vintage Christmas charm. I actually have them up year-round in my cabinet and they always make me smile when I stop and admire them. 

1950s Grimco Japan NOEL Bells Vintage Christmas
1950s Grimco Japan NOEL Bells Vintage Christmas
  1. This 4 Piece Noel bells set of boys and girls made by World Creations by Grimco Japan 1950s. This set is hard to find and very delicate, made from very fine ceramic so there may be light hairline cracks if you do come across a set. The facial expressions on these kids are so darling. In today’s market expect to pay $275-$325.

2. Christmas Cowboy Santa Noel Candle Holders set by Menschik Goldman in the 1950s. Santa is wearing his western hat with green and red holiday flair, his red suit complete with holster and pistol and his body spells out NOEL. This set is very rare, I have only come across it one time and in today’s market expect to pay $299-$350.

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