Add a touch of whimsical Mid-Century holiday charm to your seasonal décor with this rare pair of Holt Howard Christmas Camel Candle Holders, produced in Japan in 1960. These delightful porcelain camels feature expressive faces, hand-painted details, ornate red felt saddle blankets, gold-tone chain accents, sequins, decorative faux jewel embellishments, and original plume-style head adornments that capture the playful artistry Holt Howard became famous for during the golden age of holiday collectibles.
Designed to hold taper candles in the recessed saddle openings, these festive camels create a unique centerpiece display for Christmas tables, mantels, buffets, or vintage holiday collections. The combination of glossy white porcelain, sparkling trim, and whimsical styling reflects the imaginative Mid-Century Modern holiday designs that continue to be highly sought after by collectors today. One camel retains its original Holt-Howard marking on the underside, identifying the pair as model number 6416 and dating them to 1960.
These vintage pieces display beautifully and offer wonderful nostalgic appeal more than six decades after their creation. Whether incorporated into a holiday display, displayed year-round as collectible Holt Howard décor, or gifted to a dedicated Christmas collector, this matching pair represents a charming example of classic American holiday design imported from Japan during the era's collectible boom.
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