Vintage 1950s Napco Christmas Angel Figurines Pair Red X-6984 Napcoware Japan MC For Sale

Vintage 1950s Napco Christmas Angel Figurines - Red Dress Series X-6984 (Pair)

Up for your consideration is a delightful pair of authentic mid-century modern holiday ceramics. Produced in Japan during the 1950s by Napco (National Potteries Co.), these highly collectible matching Christmas girl angels stand approximately 3.75 inches tall.They feature iconic MCM kitsch styling: oversized expressive eyes, rosy cheeks, gold-painted trim, and classic white-hooded winter gowns.

ITEM DETAILS AND ATTRIBUTION

Manufacturer: Napco / Napcoware

Origin: Made in Japan (circa 1950s)

Model/Series Number: X-6984 (incised by hand on both bases)

Height: 3.75 inches

CONDITION REPORT AND MARKINGS

Please review the multi-angle photos carefully, as they serve as the definitive visual guide to condition. These figurines are vintage items and are being sold as a pair with different individual condition profiles:Angel Holding Lantern (Left)Condition: Excellent vintage condition.Details: No chips, cracks, flea bites, or repairs. The red cold-painted finish is incredibly vibrant with almost zero wear. Gold leaf trim on wings and collar is crisp.Markings: Highly rare double attribution! The base retains BOTH its original silver oval "National Potteries Co. Cleveland, Ohio / Made in Japan" foil label AND the black stamped Napcoware trademark logo.

Angel Holding Frosted Christmas Tree (Right)Condition:

• Details: This figurine features an original factory mold seam separation line running around her right shoulder joint where the arm meets the body. This is a common manufacturing characteristic from the slip-casting assembly process of the era, completely glazed/painted over at the factory, and is completely solid and structurally sound. There are also minor scuffs/white flecks to the red paint finish on the back of her dress.

• Markings: The base retains its original purple-and-gold rectangular "Napcoware Import Japan" foil label.