Yuletide Visitor

A Happy Santa Lighting the Way!

“Yuletide Visitor” was designed by artist and Old World Christmas co-owner E.M. Merck. It was available only at special Old World Christmas Events during the 1997 Holiday Season. It is a limited edition piece; produced specifically for the year 1997, only 15,000 pieces were created.

His basket brimming with holiday treasures and a lantern to brighten the way, this jolly Santa is ready for his Christmas Eve deliveries. His long red coat, trimmed with sparkling gold glitter, will tame the evening’s chill and his cheery smile will warm hearts at every stop along the way.

Made in Germany for Old World Christmas by the skilled artisans of Inge-Glas, this festive glass collectible was carefully mouth blown, one at a time, into a finely crafted porcelain mold. After the inside was coated with a wash of silver for reflection, it was then hand-painted with brightly colored lacquers. After the ornament stem is snipped, the trademark Star Cap is attached…an heirloom is born! It took approximately seven days to create each of these magnificent ornaments.

Long retired, Special Event Piece #1568, “Yuletide Visitor” measures 4 ½”, and is hand-signed by the artist E, M. Merck herself! Molded into the back of the ornament is the commemorative year; 1997. This hard to find collectible piece is in mint condition from holidayshopsaratoga.com store stock.