Victorian Santa

Victorian Santa. It spins!

Prior to the 1800s, Father Christmas was a giant in a fur-lined robe and mistletoe headdress. Later, with some help from Clement Moore�s illustrated edition of "A Visit from St. Nicholas" in 1848, Santa began to evolve toward the image we recognize today.

Crafted of metal and hand painted with a distressed finish. Each one comes with a numbered metal tag confirming that these are made in limited numbers.

12.5" tall

Merry Christmas to you!

The Victorian English generally referred to the jo11y old elf as "Father Christmas". However, he owes many of his roots to the ancient Roman gods such as Saturn who was thought to bring food, wine and good fortune to the Roman Empire each year, and the Norse gods such as Odin who was known to roam the skies on a chariot with his long white beard flowing.

In England, Santa Claus was a blend of the elements and spirit of Christmas as well as those pre-Christian legends. The Americans, in the mid-nineteenth century, preferred to give Santa a rougher more pioneer image. When I saw Santa many years ago when I was kid, he looked a lot like my Dad. I'm serious!

As for our beautiful Victorian Santa, this Balance Toy is completely hand made from recycled metal, hand forged and painted. Each piece is hand waxed in the final stage to give it that warm and subtle shine. Colorful and whimsical decor; seasonal or year round. A beautiful addition to your home, or as a gift!

If you would like more information on the Victorian Santa Balance Toy, please e-mail us!

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