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Rare, Monumental 1940s/50s Animatronic Santa and Reindeers, Macy s Boston Ma

$12,500
£9,444.45
€10,828.49
CA$17,445.19
A$18,981.69
CHF 10,050.57
MX$228,362.70
NOK 127,619.85
SEK 116,763.23
DKK 80,903.85

About the Item

Rare and extremely large (measuring over 8.5' wide) 1940s/50s Animatronic / Motion Santa and Reindeers, Attributed to David Hamburger..Purported to be salvaged from famed Macy's Department Store / Boston Ma. This Christmas store display has been in storage for over 50 years, recently unearthed .All original..amazing working condition (see video) reindeer and Santa face appear to some sort or early plastic (celuloide) ? I believe the sled is fiberglass.Truly amazing in person. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en route frm Buffalo NY
  • Attributed to:
    Peter Hamburger (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 101 in (256.54 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Buffalo, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1062448110092

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