Candle Holder, Christmas Nutcracker, Princess House, St. George Crystal, Vintage

• Vintage Candle Holder, Crystal Nutcracker, Toy Soldier, Single Light Taper Candle Holder, Vintage Christmas, Holiday Decor, Elegant Crystal, Nutcracker Collectors, 24% Lead Crystal, (Discontinued)
• Made in Jeannette, PA, USA
• Vintage: 1990's (estimated)
• Details:  This is an absolutely gorgeous Nutcracker candle holder!  It is real crystal and sparkles like only 24% full lead crystal can.  This is heavy and so elegant, it has been beautifully detailed and has a wide stepped base to keep it steady.  This nutcracker was sold as part of the Holiday Treasures Collection by Princess House and made by a little known crystal manufacturer, (perhaps because they made most of their pieces for other well known very expensive brands), called St Georges Crystal Ltd.  It will add an elegant touch to your holiday decor.  A must-have for nutcracker collectors and those who enjoy the beauty and elegance of crystal at Christmas time. 
• Material:  Lead Glass (Crystal)
• Dimensions:  8.25 inches Tall, 4.0 inches in Diameter (at base)
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Vintage Condition. No issues noted. Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

St George Crystal Ltd was founded in 1985 in Jeannette, PA.  They manufactured pressed & blown glass products such as candle holders, vases, paperweights, ornaments, and the lines of graceful crystal glasses with elegant names like Kenilworth, Ligonier and Tosca are also made here.  You might be surprised that you own some of St. George's crystal right now, sold under private labels for: Avon, J.C. Penney, Princess House, Hallmark, Teleflora and many of the fanciest and most expensive stores carry St George's products under their own private label.  In 2000 they introduced its own brand names to market, along with the American Crystal line with an assortment of crystal barware, stemware, lighting, servingware and giftware.  Unfortunately, the company closed around 2007, we could not find much information as to why, but we do know that another glass manufacturer acquired the assets in 2008.  A couple of interesting facts about St George: 1) They made glass reproductions of the angels in the Vatican for Treasures Inc.  2)  The highball and old-fashioned glasses for the U.S. Senate dining room and the wine glasses for the dining room of the House of Representatives were all made by St George.