Mid-Century Santa “Jingle Bells” Musical Door Signs – Holiday Xylophone Pair View Watchlist >
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Mid-Century Santa “Jingle Bells” Musical Door Signs – Holiday Xylophone Pair
Bring a touch of mid-century cheer to your holidays with this delightful pair of playable Santa “Jingle Bells” door hangers! Made from brightly lithographed pressed cardboard, these charming decorations were likely produced in Japan during the 1950s–60s—a time when colorful, lightweight Christmas novelties filled homes with joy.
Each features a smiling Santa flanked by reindeer, holding a sign that reads “Please Play Jingle Bells Before Entering.” True to its word, each piece includes a miniature xylophone with real metal keys and a tethered wooden mallet so visitors could strike a few merry notes before stepping inside. One version has a four-bar keyboard, the other a raised five-bar design—both capturing the whimsical creativity of postwar holiday décor.
Condition:
Good overall condition with age-appropriate wear. Some light rubbing and minor surface wear to the printed finish, consistent with vintage cardboard items. Both retain vivid color, attached mallets, and hanging strings. Structurally sound and ideal for display.
Dimensions:
(2) 12" H × 9" W × 1" D
