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Lot 018 - Vintage German Fantasy Reproduction Papier Mache / Pressed Paper Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Lantern with Wire Handle, Circa 1990s, 2-5/8" H
Vintage German fantasy reproduction Papier Mache / Pressed Paper Jack-O-Lantern lantern, circa 1990s. The round pumpkin form has a grinning face with printed paper eyes, nose, and teeth inserts, a wire bail handle, and a cardboard base. The interior retains a cardboard candle holder tube.
Surface scuffing and soiling throughout, small puncture holes on both sides near the top opening, cracking and losses along the top rim, and general wear to the painted finish.
We believe this to be a well-made fantasy item created in the 1990s during the rise of vintage Halloween collecting.
Dimensions: 3" L x 2-7/8" W x 2-5/8" H
Dimensions for this lot are estimated and not exact.
