Preliminary identification
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Overview
A classic mid-century holiday icon featuring a deep forest-green glossy glaze and multi-colored plastic 'twist' bulbs. This two-piece set consists of a tiered, needle-textured tree body resting on a distinctive 'scroll' style base that houses the internal light source.
Story
In the 1970s, these trees were the ultimate DIY labor of love. Families would spend weeks in local ceramic studios, hand-painting and glazing their own trees to create a permanent heirloom that never dropped a single needle.
Maker / Origin
The Atlantic Mold Company was a titan of the hobby ceramics industry, operating from 1946 until the early 2000s. Their 'A-64' mold became the gold standard for this design, allowing thousands of amateur artists to produce professional-looking holiday decor at home.
Condition & Value
The glaze appears vibrant and well-preserved. The tree is missing its traditional star topper, which is easily replaced but currently absent. Ensure all plastic bulbs are present and the internal wiring is safe for modern use. The absence of the star reduces the value by approximately $15–$25.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375