Yes! Yet More Antique Die Cut Embossed German Halloween Decorations!

Germany was the Queen of Halloweens of yesteryear.

I think these decorations are even scarier on the reverse side. Something about that negative space!

The cat musician is just delish. I want to eat that one up.

1. Black cat - arched back embossed and marked Germany. Measures approximately 4.5x6.5 inches. Pin holes in arched back.
2. Black cat playing the bass - orange and black embossing. Marked Germany. Has 2 pin holes in top and one on the foot. Crease in the other foot but not weak and no tears. Measures 7.5x4 inches
3. Pumpkin head drummer boy - no marks but exactly the same style. Black and orange color embossed. Has a couple of pins holes in top and bottom. Legs are creases a bit where they meet the body. But no tears. Also measures 7.5x4 inches.

Gibson Dancing Jack-O'-Lanterns 7 1/2" Centerpiece

1920s? 30s? 40s?

Oh Gawsh, Beware the Horrid Krampus!

Somehow, that basket is the scariest part of the whole presentation for me. I don't think I want to know what's in there.

...... Measuring 15 ½” tall this antique, early 20th century, Devil Candy Container is called a Krampus. According to traditional Alpine folklore, the figure Krampus punishes children during the Christmas season who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards well-behaved ones with gifts. Krampus would seek out all the naughty children so they may be punished. Punishments range from gifts of coal to thrashing with birch branches, which he holds in his hands. The chains in the other hand were for binding children and dragging them to Hell! ... Made in Germany during the early 20th century, this large Krampus Devil Doll measures 15 ½” tall to the top of his rabbit fur hair. In the close-up photograph you can see where two horns once were, that stuck up through the fur. The painted head is made from composition and he has a cloth tongue. It has a cloth covered body with a coarse wool pile and he is standing on a 3” by 5” wood base. In the front is a gold painted splint basket candy container with a drawstring cloth top. ... 

Pear-Faced Mandolin (Germany, latter 1920s)

What a great vintage Halloween decoration!

Right now the bidding has it at $480.00, but if you read the entry in Ledenbach's Vintage Halloween Collectibles (the source to go to for pricing on Halloweeniana and highly recommended!) you will see the estimated value is in the walloping range of $4,500 to $6,500.

It's a litho applied to wood.

You can see the condition issues here, but still very cool.