VINTAGE PETITE CHOSES ALL SEASONS HOLIDAY 17" WREATH

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Petites Choses All-Holiday WreathA charming and highly collectible three dimensional brass wreath - made by the German company, Petites Choses (French for small things) measures approximately 17 inches in diameter and features a multitude of wonderful brass embossed figures, both holiday-themed as well as animals. The figures are quite detailed, and each one is carefully hand-soldered onto the circular framework. This wreath is topped with a big brass bow, and includes a rabbit carrying Easter eggs in a basket, Santa Claus riding in his sleigh, a turkey, a pilgrim, a jack-o-lantern, chicks, ostrich, deer, dogs, owls, and many more interesting creatures. Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, and Halloween are all represented.These wreaths were made in the 1980's during the height of the American Country decorating trend. The company was known for their whimsical designs and high quality methods of construction. The wreath features wonderful Dresden style brass embossed figures cast from actual antique candy molds.This is the largest wreath Petite Choses made and features 70 figures. It is in very good vintage condition. I am leaving the patina on but as you can see from the pictures of the underside, it can be polished to a shiny finish. There are no breaks, damage or repairs. It is truly a work of art that can be displayed read more