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Extremely Rare 1993 Hallmark K.C. Angel – Gold Colorway
Reported Production of Just 10 Pieces – A Special Piece of Hallmark Collecting History
Offered for sale is an exceptionally scarce 1993 Hallmark K.C. Angel in the gold colorway, created in connection with the Kansas City Keepsake Ornament Collectors Club (KOC) convention.
This ornament is made of pewter with a gold-colored finish. It is NOT solid gold, and no precious-metal content in the finish is claimed or verified.
Unlike the more commonly encountered silver-tone pewter version, this special variation features a beautiful gold-colored finish across the angel’s flowing gown, feathered wings, and other sculpted details.
Designed by Hallmark artist Duane Unruh, the K.C. Angel is a distinctive example of Hallmark’s early convention-exclusive collectibles.
An Exceptionally Scarce Gold Colorway
According to the collector reference Hallmark Keepsake Artists and Their Work, published by Hooked on Hallmark, the original 1993 K.C. Angel was produced in an edition of 1,400.
The same reference separately identifies the gold colorway and lists its edition size as just 10 pieces.
The reference identifies the regular convention ornament by product number QXC5445, while the gold colorway is listed separately without an item number.
The reported 10-piece production figure comes from published collector research rather than independently verified Hallmark factory records.
Even among limited-production Hallmark convention ornaments, this makes the gold variation a particularly unusual collectible.
A Connection to a Prominent Hallmark Collector
The gold K.C. Angel also has an interesting association with Clara Johnson Scroggins, a prominent Christmas ornament collector and author of numerous books about ornament collecting and Hallmark Keepsakes.
A historical list compiled by members of the YuleLog Ornament Collector’s Bulletin Board identifies the 1993 Gold Angel as a special version made for Clara Johnson Scroggins.
This information provides historical context for the gold edition. It does not establish that the particular ornament offered here was personally owned by Scroggins.
A Collectible Sought After by Hallmark Enthusiasts
The gold K.C. Angel has attracted attention among dedicated Hallmark collectors for many years.
In a 2005 YuleLog discussion, a collector offering an example for sale described the 1993 gold K.C. Angel as the first and rarest colorway.
In another YuleLog discussion in February 2013, a collector specifically identified the 1993 Gold K.C. Angel as the special ornament they were determined to acquire.
These historical discussions demonstrate that this particular variation has been recognized and sought after within the Hallmark collecting community.
For collectors specializing in early Keepsake ornaments, convention exclusives, limited editions, and unusual colorways, the gold K.C. Angel represents an interesting part of Hallmark collecting history.
Item Details
* Brand: Hallmark
* Name: K.C. Angel
* Year: 1993
* Artist: Duane Unruh
* Collection: Keepsake Ornament Collectors Club convention
* Event: Kansas City convention
* Edition: Special gold colorway
* Reported gold production: 10 pieces
* Standard silver-tone edition: 1,400 pieces
* Material: Pewter with gold-colored finish
* Weight: Approximately 4.7 oz
* Hanging loop: Present
* Hallmark and date markings: Present
Condition and Important Disclosures
Pre-owned vintage condition.
The gold-colored coating has worn away slightly on one foot, exposing the underlying gray pewter. This area is shown in the photographs.
Please examine all photographs carefully to evaluate the finish, details, and overall condition.
The ornament is made of pewter, not solid gold. The term “Gold Colorway” identifies the collectible variation and its appearance, not its precious-metal content.
The original box is not included. This sale is for the ornament shown in the photographs only.
The reported production figure of 10 pieces is based on the published collector reference cited below. The ornament is not individually numbered, and no original certificate of authenticity or documentation establishing its individual ownership history is included.
Collector Research References
For collectors who wish to investigate the ornament’s history, the following references document its significance:
1. Hooked on Hallmark – Hallmark Keepsake Artists and Their Work: Duane Unruh
Page 3 identifies the 1993 gold K.C. Angel as a separate colorway with a reported edition size of 10 and the standard convention version as an edition of 1,400.
2. YuleLog Ornament Collector’s Bulletin Board – Colorway Compilation, October 2003
A collector-compiled list identifies the 1993 convention angel and separately documents the gold variation as having been made for Clara Johnson Scroggins.
3. YuleLog Ornament Collector’s Bulletin Board – September 2005 Collector Sales Discussion
A collector offering the gold angel for sale described it as the first and rarest colorway.
4. YuleLog Ornament Collector’s Bulletin Board – February 2013 Collector Discussion
A collector specifically identified the gold K.C. Angel as an ornament they were determined to acquire.
These historical references provide useful background for evaluating the significance of this unusual Hallmark ornament.
An opportunity to acquire a highly uncommon gold-colorway example of the 1993 Kansas City Angel, with its history documented in established Hallmark collector references.
