Dept 56 Snow Village Old Chelsea Mansion 54903 Retired 1997 NIB Lighted
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Beautiful Department 56 The Original Snow Village “Old Chelsea Mansion,” a retired illuminated ceramic collectible celebrating the residence of Clement C. Moore, author of the beloved Christmas poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas,” commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas.”
This charming Christmas village mansion features a stately red brick exterior, detailed gray roof with snow-covered accents, classic white shutters, glowing window details, festive Christmas wreaths, evergreen garlands, a grand columned entrance, and a snow-covered Christmas tree.
Originally produced for the Department 56 50th Anniversary celebration, this beautifully detailed collectible captures the nostalgia of traditional Christmas celebrations and historic American architecture.
An attractive addition to an existing Department 56 Snow Village collection, Christmas village display, or holiday centerpiece.
SET INCLUDES
* Department 56 Old Chelsea Mansion Ceramic Building * Electric Light Cord * Lightbulb * Original Commemorative Story Booklet * Original Department 56 Blue Storage Box * Original Protective Styrofoam Packaging * Original Packaging Materials as Pictured
ITEM DETAILS
* Brand: Department 56 * Collection: The Original Snow Village * Series: Historical / Commemorative * Name: Old Chelsea Mansion * Item Number: 54903 * Year Marked: 1997 * Status: Retired * Type: Illuminated Christmas Village Building * Material: Hand-Painted Ceramic * Color: Red Brick, White, Gray, Green, Multicolor * Style: Colonial Revival, Traditional Christmas * Design: Historic Mansion with Snow-Covered Roof * Finish: Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic * Theme: Christmas, Historic Architecture, Americana, Literary Heritage * Features: Illuminated Windows, Christmas Wreaths, Snow Accents, Christmas Tree, Original Box * Power Source: Corded Electric * Country/Region of Manufacture: China * Vintage: Yes * Condition: New, Open Box
This collectible has never been displayed and was opened only to inspect and verify the contents.
The mansion retains its original protective packaging, commemorative booklet, electric lighting components, and Department 56 blue storage box.
The original box shows minor shelf wear associated with age and storage, including a dented corner.
The included lightbulb has been confirmed functioning.
Please carefully review all photographs for the condition of the ceramic building, original packaging, and included accessories.
DISCLOSURE
Although this collectible has never been displayed, it is a vintage item that has been stored for many years.
Original packaging may show shelf wear, scuffs, scratches, creases, corner wear, dust, discoloration, sticker or adhesive residue, and scents or odors associated with long-term storage.
Hand-painted ceramic collectibles may also exhibit minor manufacturing irregularities, paint variations, glazing imperfections, or other characteristics of the production process.
The item has not been professionally cleaned or restored.
Please review all photographs, as they are part of the description. Original packaging and included accessories are shown in the listing photographs.