
Ceramic figurine titled 'Christmas Girl with Santa Doll' by Napco
Selling Price
$60
History
This charming figurine was produced by Napco (National Potteries Corporation) during the 1950s–1960s, a period when Japanese-made ceramic Christmas decorations flooded the American market. Napco specialized in whimsical holiday figurines featuring children, angels, and Santa Claus, often with delicate hand-painted details and spaghetti trim accents. These pieces were mass-produced yet carefully crafted, reflecting the post-war boom in affordable decorative ceramics. Christmas-themed Napco figurines have become highly collectible among vintage holiday décor enthusiasts and mid-century modern collectors. Their nostalgic appeal, combined with the craftsmanship and charming designs, makes them sought-after items for seasonal displays and year-round collections. Collectors particularly value pieces in excellent condition with intact original details, as these figurines evoke the warmth and innocence of mid-20th-century American Christmas traditions.
Origin
Japan
Maker
Napco (National Potteries Corporation)
Time period
circa 1950–1960