Can you still make ceramic Christmas trees?
There are plenty of vintage-inspired ceramic Christmas trees available today in all sorts of colors, finishes, styles, and price points.
Are ceramic Christmas trees worth money?
Vintage ceramic trees may end up getting $100 or so depending upon their condition. Richter can remember a few of them selling last year for up to $200 each. If you have a musical tree or one that is either large or very small, you are likely to make more money.
Why are ceramic Christmas trees so popular?
Since these trees are made from fired clay, little care is required, making them perfect for holiday decorations and gifts that easily last many, many years.
What year did the ceramic Christmas tree come out?
(In particular, the Atlantic Mold Company is attributed with copyrighting one of the first ceramic Christmas tree designs, A-64, in 1958.)
How do I know if my ceramic Christmas tree is vintage?
Take a close look at the bulbs on the tree you are considering. Older trees will have glass bulbs, while the newer ones will have plastic. Dates on the bottom of the tree can be misleading. A tree may be marked 1972, the date the mold was first issued, when it was actually manufactured in 2005.
What year were the ceramic Christmas trees made?
How do you clean a ceramic Christmas tree?
When cleaning a ceramic Christmas tree, you can use a small feather duster. Alternatively, you can use a soft cloth and warm water to keep the surface clean and free of any dust or dirt. Avoid excess water and don’t submerge the base that has the light fixtures in water.
How do you date a vintage ceramic Christmas tree?
What are vintage ceramic Christmas trees worth?
According to NBC’s “Today,” ceramic Christmas trees have been selling online for $100-$200, and we found the one pictured above on eBay with the high bid at $180. Experts told “Today” that this will only continue to increase as we get into the holiday season.
Who made original ceramic Christmas trees?
Atlantic Molds
It wasn’t until 1958 that Atlantic Molds copyrighted one of the first ceramic Christmas tree designs. Thousands of copies were made of the A-64. Other companies followed with their own designs.
What kind of paint do you use on a ceramic Christmas tree?
acrylic paint
Here’s how to paint a ceramic Christmas tree with acrylic paint. Paint your own beautiful, one of a kind ceramic Christmas trees with light kits that can be passed down for generations to come.