Colonial Chalkware Belsnickle with Pineapple

The Artistry

A Colonial welcome. The S707 chalkware Belsnickle stands 8 inches tall and is hand-cast from an antique chocolate mold, capturing the stately presence of a traditional Colonial Father Christmas. Rendered in a classic, vibrant red, this piece is a celebration of early American hospitality and folk tradition.

Santa is dressed for the season in a rich red coat and matching hat, both finished with a meticulously painted ermine fur trim. In his bright yellow-mittened hands, he carries a green sack cradling a golden pineapple—a historic emblem of warmth and welcome.

The bottom of the coat features a striking folk art motif: a repeating pattern of stylized floral blooms and trailing green leaves that adds a layer of narrative charm to the silhouette. With a gentle expression and a sprig of evergreen at his feet, this Belsnickle is designed to be a centerpiece of a primitive holiday display.

Product Details:
Bittersweet House Folk Art captures the character and warmth of the German folk art tradition of chalkware. Each piece is individually hand-cast from an antique chocolate mold and meticulously hand-painted.

Every figure is hand-signed, numbered, and dated on the bottom: Bittersweet House Folk Art, Kathryn Campbell.

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