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Bring the magical charm of an old-world European winter into your home with this exquisite, hand-cast plaster Father Christmas figurine. Standing at a petite 4 5/8” inches tall, this cabinet-sized Belsnickel is a true miniature masterpiece cast directly from a rare, historic antique metal chocolate mold manufactured by the renowned Riecke & Co. in Germany.
Every detail has been lovingly hand-painted and finished in our studio to capture the authentic warmth of 19th-century folk art:
* The Robe & Hat: Finished in our signature, earthy Moss Green palette.
* The Features: He features a highly distinguished, multi-toned vintage silver-grey beard, soft rosy blushed cheeks, and a striking, bright blue-eyed gaze.
* The Base: Anchored by a clean, white-painted structural snowdrift base embedded with brilliant, icy clear holiday glitter, the 4” round wood base adds stability to the piece. It features our signature, hand-stamped genuine leather maker\'s mark: \"Felt So Devine 2026” on the bottom.
* The Patina: Meticulously aged using a professional antiquing glaze followed by a protective dead-flat matte finish to ensure that coveted, velvety chalkware texture.
🎁 YOUR CHOICE OF COMPANION ACCENT:
Each Santa is designed to hold a custom, handmade ornament that is meticulously needle-felted from premium wool right in our studio. Please use the dropdown menu to select your favorite holiday pairing:
* Option A: A classic, deep forest-green needle-felted Christmas Tree.
* Option B: A cozy, traditional needle-felted Holiday Stocking.
The bottom base is cleanly finished and bears our custom, hand-stamped genuine leather maker\'s mark: \"Felt So Devine 2026.\"
(Please see our gallery photos, including the hand-held scale image, to view this charming figure resting in the palm of a hand for an exact look at its cabinet scale).
Materials: Art Plaster, Acrylic Paint, Valspar Antiquing Glaze, Wool Merino Roving, Winter Glitter, Matte Topcoat Sealer, Genuine Leather Tag.* Care Note: To maintain the maximum, uncompromised shimmer of the authentic glass flakes, this piece is left completely raw and unsprayed on top. Handle gently by his solid concrete base.Condition: New, artist-finished. Pristine, flawless casting with exceptionally rich color layers, a rock-solid foundation, and professional antiqued shadow depth.Please let me know if you’d like the stocking or tree after you place your order by messaging me. Ships free in U.S. securely packed via USPS Ground Advantage (Priority Mail is per request and there is a charge), quickly, safely, and securely wrapped to guarantee a perfect arrival. Check out our other listings for more artisan-crafted holiday and folk art pieces from our studio!Please review all photos for scale and up-close details.
