Very Rare Antique 1780s Lead St Nicholas Santa Christmas Tree Decoration E137

Rare 1780′s Lead St Nicholas/Santa Claus Christmas Tree Decoration. An exceptionally rare late 16th Century Christmas tree decoration. Made of lead small decorations of this type were traditionally hung on the Christmas tree (or branches brought into the home) between Christmas and New Years Eve. The shapes and figures came in many forms and were often simple charms offering luck or good wishes, or could be associated with work or leisure activities. In a system of divination that dates back to the medieval period the pieces would be removed on New Years Eve and melted in a spoon, the hot