What Your Vintage Christmas Decorations Might Be Worth

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Nothing is more steeped in tradition and nostalgia than when it comes to holiday decorating. You have your grandmother’s Santa collection and your dad’s color wheel from the old aluminum Christmas tree. Outside of the fuzzy feeling you get when you unpack them from winter storage each year, you might be surprised that some of these keepsakes could be worth a pretty penny.

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10 Vintage Christmas Décor Items That Could Be Worth Money

There is a lot of money to be spent on not only Christmas presents but on Christmas decor in general. If you have saved Christmas decorations from when you were a kid, you could be sitting on a few vintage gems. Here are some vintage decorations you could have in your collection worth more than you think:

1. Ceramic Christmas trees
2. Vintage Santa face Empire blow mold
3. 48 brass sleigh bells on an 85-inch leather strap
4. Vintage egg nog set
5. Vintage lighted fireplace Christmas decoration
6. Vintage sleds
7. Shiny Brite ornaments
8. Vintage bottle brush trees
9. Holt Howard collectibles
10. Vintage Peanuts Gang Christmas tree decoration

1. Ceramic Christmas Trees 

Though you can find many ceramic Christmas trees currently manufactured and sold in mega-retailers like Walmart, Target or Home Goods, if you have a vintage one this could be worth something. Vintage ceramic Christmas trees are hand-painted and can be worth anywhere from $150 to $300 on sites like eBay or Etsy.

2. Vintage Santa Face Empire Blow Mold

If you have a vintage Santa face blow mold in your collection, you have found a bright spot in the decor valuation. This 1970s yard decoration can fetch nearly $300 to $350 in online marketplaces. 

3. 48 Brass Sleigh Bells on 85-Inch Leather Strap

If these sleigh bells are ringing somewhere in your attic, your wallet could be jingling with more than just holiday cheer. If you have this strapped set, many dating back to the 1800s, you could fetch an estimated $350 for it.

4. Vintage Egg Nog Set 

A vintage egg nog set, especially one that has the punch bowl is great for parties and potentially worth $50 to $100. These sets were popular in many retro kitchens and can add a perfect dash of holiday cheer. 

5. Vintage Lighted Christmas Fireplace Decoration

A great way to hang stockings, and much less of a fire hazard, if you have this rare Styrofoam piece it could be worth between $200 to $300. Styrofoam does last forever, so if yours is in good condition and you don’t have room for it, you could sell it and add the funds to your Christmas budget.

6. Vintage Sleds 

Perfect for a photo shoot or even gliding down a hill, a vintage Christmas sled is the perfect touch for Christmas decorations. An old sled in good condition can be worth $50 to $500 depending on the design and whether or not it has original parts and paint.

7. Shiny Brite Ornaments 

Vintage Shiny Brite ornaments or tree toppers can range in value from $10 to $130. Not to be confused with new ones currently available, if you have a vintage one in the original box it could be worth more than you think.

8. Vintage Bottle Brush Trees 

Vintage bottle brush trees come in a variety of styles, some with snow, some with lights, but all with a sentimental value as well as a potential monetary value. True vintage ones in good condition can fetch anywhere from $100 to $500 or more. 

9. Holt Howard Collectibles 

Depending on which Holt Howard figurine, ornament or other Christmas collectible you have you could be sitting on more than just a pile of snow. Some rarer pieces from the 1950s are even estimated to be worth upwards of $1,500. 

10. Vintage Peanuts Gang Christmas Tree Decoration

It may surprise you that items made in the 1990s are now considered vintage, but that is in fact the case. If you love “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and have decorated for the holidays accordingly this decoration could be worth around $250. 

Final Take To GO 

The bottom line is, you may not want to part with some Christmas decorations as they are part of your childhood and holiday tradition. However, it’s always good to know an item’s worth should you happen upon some vintage Christmas decorations you never plan on using. 

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