Department 56 The Original Snow Village Shelly's Diner No. 55008

Just imagine... snow-laden trees, wreaths at the windows, and welcome mats out. These images have come to represent the charming buildings and soft glowing lights of The Original Snow Village. A holiday outing to a small river town was the inspiration for The Original Snow Village. The hope was to recreate the feeling the town conveyed to everyone that night.

Each piece in The Original Snow Village is handcrafted of ceramic, individually hand painted, and fired with a glazed finish. Extensive research contributes to the charm and detail of each piece. Cast into the mold is the Department 56 logo-a guarantee of authenticity. Every year pieces are retired from production and the molds broken. This limits the number of pieces and allows for new additions. Special pieces often are created for The Original Snow Village. These include year of production pieces, event pieces, buildings that recognize our American architecture, and special licenses, each adding to the character of the Village and capturing the imagination.

This neighborhood restaurant cooks up charm and nostalgia in short order with a three-dimensional scene visible through the front windows. This joint serves the typical blue-plate specials found in any small town diner throughout America where locals tend to socialize. During the lunch rush, a 15% tip is included on all checks, so it's only a matter of time before the position for waitress is filled. The diner is open whenever the lights are on and reservations are never necessary. - Set of 2. Includes Shelly's Diner sign! - Released 1999 - Hand Painted Porcelain - Not a toy. For decorative purposes only.

The box has some edge/corner wear, scuffing, creasing and bends. The light has been tested and works. The diner has some chipping on the paint. The diner sign is loose on the stand. The lights have been tested and work.

All of our items are from a clean, smoke free, pet free environment.

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