This is definitely an early Santa. He is 12” tall and is made in Germany. He has a sweet little face that is in good condition as is his finely detailed hands with no crazing at all. He features the classic blue eyes and soft white beard associated with early German Santas. He is wearing his orange santa coat with hat trimmed in white. He is carrying a nice feather tree with many branches and little candles at the ends of each branch. He has had no repairs or touchups, and aside from mild paint chips on the front of one boot, he remains in lovely original condition. His base is lightly marked “Germany,” and the hidden candy container opens and closes smoothly, just as it should. His hidden candy compartment is in nice condition and opens and closes easily. A nice Germany Santa example to display with your holiday decorations or antique Christmas collection.