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B. Shackman Company Santa Clauses WALDO

By Larry LeMasters WALDO’S

LeMasters’ Antique News Service
ANTIQUE VILLAGE
Bertha Shackman named her husband’s (David
Shackman) import business after herself following 24,000 SQ. FT. OF ANTIQUES
his death in 1898. Being somewhat modest, AND COLLECTIBLES
Shackman decided not to call her business “Bertha
Shackman,” so, instead, she simplified the name to B. Voted Florida’s Best Antiques Mall
Shackman, and roughly 125 years later, B. Shackman
Company still sells imported goods via an active 352-468-3111
Internet store. www.waldoantique.com
For many years, B. Shackman maintained a Highway 301, 9 mi S. of Starke at the Traffic Light
world-famous store in lower Manhattan on 5th OPEN DAILY: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-6PM - Sat.-Sun. 9AM-6PM See North FL Map
Avenue at 16th Street; although, the original store, #25
run by Bertha, was located at 50 E. 10th
Street in New York City. B. Shackman “Santa
In the 1980s, B. Claus” figurine, circa Keepsake Antiques
Shackman was well known 1988. This musical COLLEGE DR 17 FLEMING 13 RACETRACK RD 95 95 1 210
as an importer of ceramic Santa plays “White CR 220 17 ISLAND @ Antiques & Things
Christmas ornaments Christmas” and is GREENBRIAR RD A1A
and decorations. valued at $90. 13 95 62 San Marco
Although Shackman 16A INTERNATIONAL GOLF PKWY 1 St. Augustine, FL
Company did not specialize in any particular GREEN COVE SPGS. 16 16 SHANDS BRIDGE 16 A1A
Christmas character or ornament, collectors enjoy 208 16 Gloria Cartwright Wooding
searching for Santa figurines ST. AUGUSTINE 252-292-1020
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and collectibles imported by 1 Open 7 Days, 10-5
B. Shackman. To PALATKA Specializing in
Two music box Santa 207 Vintage Copper and Furniture
Clauses that Shackman 206 Classic Oils & Prints
offered in the 1980s St. AuguStine 1
Vintage, are Santa Claus
1985, taking a cookie
Santa from a sleeping girl
ornament by B. Shackman. and Santa Claus FLAGLER BCH
This porcelain ornament listening to a little We’ve Expanded!
is 3 ½ inches tall and is girl praying. These Now & Then Mall
valued at $20. boxes play White 2177 Kingsley Ave, #19
Christmas and Silent Orange Park, FL 32073 Orange
Night, Holy Night, respectively, and they are valued
today at $90 and $58. 904-375-0454
The Shackman Collection of Santa Clauses, also (Across from Orange Park High School) Park
from the 1980s, offered old-timey looking Santas Multi-Dealer Mall
in both traditional red and white Santa suit and as Antiques - Collectibles
Furniture - Jewelry
Father Christmas. These old ornaments cost Home Decor - Fine Gifts
between $10 and $25 today, depending on “Santa Claus” made in Anri, New & Old Merchandise & Whatnots
condition. Italy, and offered by B. www.nowandthenmall.com
Recently, an officer for B. Shackman Shackman in 1988. This is No. Open: Mon 12-6, Tue-Sat 10-6
stated, “We’re in our 2nd century! We’ve 49 of a 500 limited edition 19
been in the business of supplying toys, cards run, and it is valued at $415.
and novelties since 1898. Throughout
our history we’ve never forgotten
the words of our founder, Bertha
Shackman. When asked what made
her business so successful she
said, “I owe my success to three
things: Innovation, Quality and
Service.” 801 Blanding Blvd.
If she were alive today, Orange Park, FL 32065
Bertha would probably add 904.272.5995
loyal collectors to her list.
Vintage to Modern, Antiques to

Collectibles & Everything in Between
“Kitty Cucumber” cat Christmas
music box by B. Shackman, 5,000 sq.ft. Multi-Dealer Mall
1985. Box plays “Carol of the 4 mi. south of I-295 on Blanding Blvd.
Bells” and is valued at $65. Always Buying ~ New Arrivals Daily ~ Estate Sales Coordinator 18