Does this Santa look familiar?

Question

In the late 1960's, my mom pulled this wood Santa out of the Bank of America trash, which was by our house. He is about 5 ft tall. We cannot find anything similar to him on the internet. My husband thinks someone made it for the bank. Any information on him and perhaps value would be wonderful!

Amy Ogden-Paparone · Answer

He's Wonderful!! I think I'd take off the Bank of American part of it or paint over it and Wish everyone a Merry Christmas from the Veater family and treasure it for years to come!! Love it!

Cheryl Weltha · Answer

This looks like a 1960s era Santa. Great rescue! It speaks for itself. It would have been made to promote that bank's Christmas Clubs (saving monthly all year for Christmas) at that particular bank. Possibly commissioned by a professional local painter. I agree with AJ just paint over the words and put in YOUR own 'welcome' or whatever.

Chris aka monkey · Answer

@Shari Veater if you are looking for value to sell do not paint over the sign because it would appeal to signage lovers and also santa lovers if you want to keep and use do as you please it's yours xx

Rose Marie S · Answer

I would take a picture of it and either post it on the BOA FB page and /or send a picture to the corporate office of it. Who knows they may buy it from you, just because it is a collectible. If you chose to keep it you can cover it up with for instance some kind of fabric (like burlap so it looks rustic ) and adhere it with a temporary type glu7e which is sold in the craft stores. I sure wouldn't be selling it unless you got a very good price for it. You could do some research on the antique sites GL whatever you decide

Chr4917623 · Answer

I would paint over the writing with chalk board paint that way you can write  anything you want.

Barbara · Answer

NOOOOOOO don't alter it in any way until you find out if it has value to someone. SO... you are a 'second-generation' dumpster diver??? LOVE your Mom's sense of adventure! Hey, there's a guy here in Dallas who has all javascript:kinds of memorabilia such as this. Post a pic of it on Craiglist - Dallas. ? Dude has a giant, lighted Dairy Queen sign in his yard, but won't tell us where is the drive-thru! Rude don't you think??

Dixie · Answer

This Santa reminds me of the Coca-Cola Santas of the 40s and 50s. If you plan to sell it, DO NOT make any changes as that will negate most of its value! I couldn't sell it, if it were mine!

Nancy · Answer

If this sign is 5ft tall and in good condition (great color, no tears or bends), it has a reference value of $250 in an antique mall. But if it is sold to a private collector or Bank of America and is in perfect condition $500-$750. It will be difficult to find info on this sign. Look it over very carefully and try to find an artist signature on the bottom or a copyright date. I am an antique dealer in a large antique mall. Sometimes these are great display items but it is not always easy to find the right buyer.

William · Answer

Similar on Ebay going for about $100. If its marked Harold Gale about $300. He did a lo of great Santa atrwork for advertisers. If it was Coca Cola about $1000. If it was Harold Gale Coca Cola about $3000. This is a specialized advertising for a specific non iconic brand. Not what Santa collectors are looking for.

Kim Salmi · Answer

What a wonderful find ! Enjoy it for many years to come ...: ) ......maybe you could take a photo and write to the bank company itself .....looks to me to be in excellent condition ....my laypersons guess would be its worth not a fortune but a nice amount ...alot of people are Santa or Christmas collectors ....personally I prefer the sentimental value of wonderful items like this one ....Merry Christmas !

Lonnie · Answer

Definitely vintage. Bank of America has been around for 200+ years so, yep - old. I thought two things - Coca Cola or Hallmark. Coca Cola is completely different. Some of the vintage cards (not necessarily Hallmark) look like they are close but none, like you said on the internet. Mine would be a guess, as well, but I'm thinking 50's, 60's and the price would be moot - it is priceless. Keep it dusted off for your daughter! LOL

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