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Wassail Duncan Royale History of Santa Collectors Edition 1801/10000 Artist R. Rodriguez
This Duncan Royale Wassail 1983 Collectors Edition figure is from a retired limited edition series called "The History of Santa", designed by artist, R. Rodriguez. During the 1980s, Duncan Royale took the collectible gift market by storm when it issued its History of Santa Claus collection. The figurine is made of hand-painted resin, stands almost 12 inches tall and is #1,801 in a limited edition of 10,000. The sculpture is a depiction of Father Christmas wearing a green robe holding a bowl filled with Wassail Good Cheer! This holiday figurine is a popular collectible among Christmas enthusiasts and is from the History of Santa's Collection which was retired in 1988. This 11-1/2 inch tall Santa figurine is in very well maintained pre owned "display only" condition. There is no original box, paperwork, or the red leatherette series book.
The History of Santa Limited Edition collection represents the evolution of Santa and Gift Givers from 2000 BC to the 20th Century. Wassail is a beverage made from hot mulled cider, ale, or wine and spices, drunk traditionally as an integral part of wassailing, an ancient English Yuletide drinking ritual and salutation either involved in door-to-door charity-giving or used to ensure a good harvest the following year. The word "wassail" originated as a borrowing from the Old Norse salutation ves heill, literally meaning 'be in good health' or 'be fortunate'. Wassail is a hot, mulled punch often associated with Yuletide, often drunk from a 'wassail bowl'. The drink evolved to become a mulled cider made with sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, topped with slices of toast as sops and drunk from a large communal bowl.
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