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Florida’s Best Newspaper for Antiques & Collectibles
DECEMBER 2017 • Volume 31 No. 4 www.antiqueshoppefl.com
Collecting Celluloid Santa Ornaments
By Larry LeMasters
LeMasters’ Antique News Service
Celluloid, a precursor to plastics, became popular almost overnight due Santas at Christmas since the heat
revolutionized the world. It was to their lightweight and inexpensive generated by lights and other modern
developed in the 1870s as a substitute cost. However, celluloid is extremely conveniences could ignite your
for dwindling and expensive natural flammable and caused the deaths of celluloid Christmas Santa Clauses,
resources, such as tortoise shell, several children, which partly led to bringing you a very unmerry holiday.
coral, horn, ivory, and mother-of- the rapid decline of celluloid use. Among the many items made from
pearl. It was, in fact, the first semi- Celluloid collectors should take celluloid were Christmas decorations.
synthetic industrial material. And its caution when displaying celluloid Continued on Page 2
creation directly led to the discovery
of plastics, which has proven to be
one of man’s greatest inventions.
By the 1890s, celluloid had become
an everyday part of living for most
Americans, especially for ornamental
and inexpensive goods since it
allowed working class families the
opportunity to enjoy the appearance
of expensive toys and decorations in
Rare, German celluloid “Walking their homes at a fraction of the cost.
Belsnickle Santa,” circa early 1900s. During the early 1900s, many Irwin Corporation
In excellent condition, this ornament items were manufactured using Santa and Sleigh;
sells for $1,300. celluloid. Celluloid dolls and toys 1940; $125.
Oviedo Antique Mall Christmas Extravaganza Dec. 1-4
During the 4 day extravaganza, all 110 dealer booths will be offering fabulous sale pricing
- up to 50% off storewide. There will also be a complimentary hot & cold buffet is available all
4 days. During the Friday thru Monday sale each customer purchasing $30 or more receives a
free gift. The Sunshine City Antiques Show January 12-14, 2018
Located at 95 Geneva Drive Oviedo, FL 32765 (407-366-3668), Oviedo Antique Mall is open The Sunshine City Antiques Show will once again fill the Coliseum in St. Petersburg with a
7 Days a week Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 12-6pm. The mall will be loaded with great & diverse collection of antiques, art and jewelry. This is a chance to come out and see
antique, vintage and contemporary Christmas décor. your favorite dealers as well as those new to the event, bringing great antiques!
The 12,500 square foot mall is loaded with an ever-changing array of all your favorite The Coliseum will be filled with the best and the most interesting of booths. One new
antiques and collectibles. Offered are coins & paper money, gold, silver & costume jewelry, exhibitor to this year's show will be a large specialty booth of restored antique lighting. Red
furniture, primitives, linens, Lladro, Baccarat, China & Crystal, Lenox, military collectibles, Barn Antiques from Massachusetts will bring a dazzling collection of unique, ready to go,
Fiestaware, art work, advertising collectibles, antiquarian books, Kitchenalia, LP albums, antique lighting for every room in the house. Red Barn Antiques also restores vintage lighting,
Longaberger baskets, Disney collectibles, antique toys, French milled soaps & lotions, antique brass and other metals. Once again an appraisal clinic will be held Saturday and Sunday. Hour
& modern cameras, and so much more! to be announced.
Stroll through Oviedo Antique Mall while listening to 1950’s hit music. Complimentary Don’t miss the area’s one and only Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles show. More
Snacks and drinks are always available for our customers. Onsite watch & clock repair by 40 information can be found on the web site: www.sunshinecityantiqueshow.com.
year veteran watchmaker, as well as complete onsite antique and modern camera repair For updates, times, directions and pictures Like us on Facebook at Antique Shows by
service. Allman Promotions. Telephone number 239-877-2830.