Very Nostalgic opportunity, memories of a wintery childhood past.

America’s fondest childhood memories conjure up this remarkable Pair (2) of old, plump delightfully vintage and lively Mr. and Ms. snowman. They have been masterfully created long ago as cast iron lanterns and their brilliant vibrant hand painted colors spread cheerful wishes.

This old vintage American whimsical heavily hand cast iron sculptural pair remarkably still exhibit older hand painted colors of red, green, cream and white. The convenient bottom twist off iron caps allow you to insert your favorite lighting device such as led candles.

Substantial Dimensions: 12 inches tall to top of loops and 6 inches diameter , heavily hand cast

No repairs and no damages.

Attractive works of art still in older paint.

Provenance: private American collection.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

We have been collecting and dealing in authentic American Art, Folk Art and pyrography works of art for more than twenty five years. Our president has authored informative articles on collecting pyrography and has amassed a fine large collection which is now being deaccessioned. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.

The Snowmen Myth, fact or fiction?
Snowmen were a phenomenon during the middle ages, built with great skill. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropping from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to stroll through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a youthful Michelangelo, who in the 15th century was commissioned by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to sculpt a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard. In many countries where snow falls there is a folk tradition of building snowmen-almost always male, these temporary statues are usually human in scale, and made from a base of large rolled-up snowballs. During construction additional snow is often put on and smoothed, so that the resultant shape is roughly conical with a rounded top. Objects are commonly added, such as pieces of coal to represent eyes, a carrot for a nose, another item for a mouth, and sometimes a hat and scarf. The statues are left to melt, which might take only a day or two or several months depending on whether the climate is mild or severe.