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For centuries, Northern Europeans believed their homes were protected by mischievous gnomes. When the Santa Claus tradition made it to Scandinavia in the 1800's, writers quickly adapted the gnomes into Santa's friends and helpers. Elf figurines in porcelain, glass, plastic and rubber are now common sights in antique shops; not to mention elf images on plates, ornaments, sweaters, and other media.


Interviews & Articles

An Interview With Antique Christmas Ornament Collector Jerry Arnold

About 42 years ago, my wife, Darla, went to a very large white elephant sale and found a box of antique Chris… [more]

An Interview with Antique Christmas Decorations Collector Dolph Gotelli

I grew up in a home without any antiques. As a small kid, I started decorating my parents’ home for Christm… [more]

Guest Column: A History of Dimestore Christmas Village Houses

The following is a history of these wondrous little artifacts called cardboard Christmas village houses -… [more]

Guest Column: A Guide to Christmas Antiques and Vintage Christmas Decorations

Ever wonder about that box of vintage Christmas decorations in the attic? From wooden nutcrackers to glass Ch… [more]



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Papa Teds Place

Papa Teds Place

Theodore H. Althof, Jr's beautiful collection of vintage dimestore cardboard Christmas 'putz' village houses. Start… [read review or visit site]

Antique Christmas Lights Museum

Antique Christmas Lights Museum

George Nelson's incredibly detailed chronicle of vintage Christmas tree lighting. Browsable by decade and special t… [read review or visit site]

Bohemian Christmas Decorations

Bohemian Christmas Decorations

This simple site showcases over 500 artistic Gablonz glass bead antique and vintage Christmas tree ornaments, made … [read review or visit site]

Old Soviet Christmas Cards

Old Soviet Christmas Cards

This site showcases over 1000 old Soviet Christmas and New Years cards from 1950 to 1990. Browse through page after… [read review or visit site]


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Gorham Sterling 1352 Elf W/ Christmas Ball Ornament$129.29 Ends Sunday 4 bids 25 watchers
1999 Zims Elf "the Elves Themselves" Female Elf - Nr$107.50 Ends Monday 17 bids 18 watchers
Sterling Silver Gorham Christmas Elf Ornament$93.35 Ends Thursday 9 bids 22 watchers
42" Christmas Elf Doll ,store Display Prop$91.00 Ends Sunday 8 bids 14 watchers
Telco Motionette Elf Animated Christmas Figure +table!$82.00 Ends Sunday 15 bids 21 watchers
21" Animated Elf, Enchanted Forest Christmas Nib$77.01 Ends Sunday 2 bids 9 watchers
Zims The Elves Themselves Arnold Elf - 1999 In Box$76.01 Ends Monday 9 bids 17 watchers
Zim's Elves Themselves Otto$74.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid 7 watchers
Zim's Elves Themselves Christmas Elf Seymore Nib$71.00 Ends in 19 hours 4 bids 12 watchers
The Elves Themselves Zim's Elf Zims Archie W/tree$66.00 Ends in 22 hours 3 bids 13 watchers
Telco Animated Motionette Christmas Carpenter Elf$59.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 6 watchers
Vintage Pine Cone,paper Elves Snowmen Ornaments Japan$57.67 Ends Sunday 11 bids 30 watchers
The Elves Themselves Zim's Elf Zims Nib " Van George "$56.00 Ends in 21 hours 3 bids 6 watchers
Vintage Telco Motionette Santa Christmas Elf Animated $52.00 Ends in 12 hours 3 bids 17 watchers
Animated Christmas Motion Ette Santa Elf 2 Feet Tall$51.99 Ends in 16 hours 3 bids 10 watchers
1950's Huge Vintage Animated Store Display Santa Elf $49.99 Ends Sunday 5 bids 25 watchers
The Elves Themselves Zim's Elf Zims Wendell W/star$49.99 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid 10 watchers
The Elves Themselves Zim's Elf Zims Joseph W/stool$49.99 Ends in 22 hours 3 bids 13 watchers
The Elves Themselves "kirby" By Zims ~ Mint In Box!$48.00 Ends Thursday 5 bids 17 watchers
Vintage Pinecone Santa On Scooter 4 Elf Japan Cymbals $46.99 Ends Sunday 3 bids 2 watchers
Nice Vintage Christmas Elf Ornament Lot Antique Tinsel $46.01 Ends in 9 hours 9 bids 11 watchers
Telco Animated Christmas Elf Figure~21" Tall~great Cond$46.00 Ends Sunday 3 bids 19 watchers
Vintage 23" Tall Light-up Santa's Helper Elf - Working$46.00 Ends Monday 6 bids 7 watchers
The Elves Themselves "heinrich" By Zims ~ Mint In Box!$45.44 Ends Friday 5 bids 9 watchers
The Elves Themselves "walter" By Zims ~ Mint In Box!$44.43 Ends Friday 3 bids 8 watchers
Antique German Bisque Red Elves Figurine Christmas Lot$42.50 Ends Thursday 3 bids 15 watchers
Wreath Vintage Pixie Elves Making Toys For Christmas$41.51 Ends in 19 hours 2 bids 15 watchers
4 Vintage Norge Arne Hasle Gnome Elf Dolls Cute$40.14 Ends Monday 5 bids 6 watchers
The Elves Themselves "karl" By Zims ~ Mint In Box!$36.56 Ends Friday 5 bids 9 watchers
Jolly Old Santa Claus 1958 Ideals Elves George Hinke$36.00 Ends in 18 hours 5 bids 18 watchers
Vintage Elf Pink Ornaments Bottle Brush Tree French ***$35.99 Ends Monday 2 bids 12 watchers
The Orignal Motionettes Of Christmas Telco 1991 Elf$33.29 Ends Sunday 2 bids 4 watchers
Vintage Lefton Christmas Tree - 3 Candy Cane Elves Elf$32.55 Ends Sunday 5 bids 29 watchers
Vintage Christmas Bottle Brush Tree Santas Elves 27in!!$32.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 6 watchers
Drolleries Demdaco Papo Christmas Elf 10 1/2 Inch $32.00 Ends Sunday 14 bids 6 watchers
19" Santa's Best Animated Baldy The Christmas Elf$31.01 Ends in 23 hours 9 bids 18 watchers
Animated Motionette Christmas Tree Trimming Elves$31.00 Ends Sunday 8 bids 12 watchers
Vintage Christmas Tablecloth Santa Elves Eames Era$30.99 Ends Sunday 2 bids 17 watchers
8 Ft Gemmy Christmas Airblown Inflatable Santa Elf Scen$30.00 Ends Thursday 2 bids 4 watchers
Holiday Creations Santa @ Piano W/ Elf & Lighted Candle$29.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 3 watchers
18 Vintage Knee Hugger Elf Lot Japan Felt Too Cute !!!$29.28 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 3 watchers
Pr. Vintage Lefton Elves Pixies Elf Figurines Gold Trim$28.54 Ends in 17 hours 9 bids 17 watchers
The Elf On The Shelf A Christmas Tradition New!$28.00 Ends Monday 10 bids 9 watchers
The Elves Themselves "25th Elf" By Zims ~ Mint In Box!$26.25 Ends Thursday 3 bids 19 watchers
Union Christmas Elf With Candy Cane Blowmold 1990$26.00 Ends in 8 hours 8 bids 17 watchers
6 Vintage Christmas Pinecone Elves Ornaments With Box$26.00 Ends Monday 5 bids 20 watchers
The Elf On The Shelf- A Christmas Tradition Brand New$25.99 Ends Sunday 6 bids 12 watchers
Vintage Elf Bottle Brush Tree Ornaments$25.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 3 watchers
60 In Animated Santa & Elves On See Saw Inflatable$24.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 2 watchers
5 Vintage Japan Tumbler Pixie Elf Ceramic So Cute!$24.99 Ends in 14 hours 1 bid 6 watchers
Animated Telco Motionette Christmas Elf Nice Must C$24.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 5 watchers
Antique 100+ Year Old Sleigh Bell Brass Elf Made Real$24.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 3 watchers
Swedish Elf Grandpa On Rocking Chair $24.99 Ends Monday 1 bid

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