Vintage Dennison Halloween Jol- Headed Traffic Officer Diecut Decoration

Here is one of the most elusive and coveted of Dennison diecuts. This Halloween policeman diecut first appeared in their 1930 Price List pamphlet and made an appearance on the cover of the 1931 Hallowe’en Suggestions magazine. Collectors sometimes pair this diecut with the equally elusive and coveted Hallo’ Inn diecut, which you can see on page 142. These were produced on thin yellow paper stock. They almost will always have condition issues, like this one. The seller is awesome - a long-time, knowledgeable collector with a great eye and true artistic talent. (You should see how expert he is when working with honeycomb paper!) Deal with him with confidence.

09/18 Update: This brought a strong $456!

Vintage Painted Glass Candy Container Pumpkin Head Figure Metal Lid & Bail Hdl.

I’ve noticed that the more interesting (and rare) glass candy containers have been bringing stronger prices over the last 60 days than in the past many years. I’ve not seen this example before. Given the remarkable paint job still clinging to the glass, the creepy hands and the well-rendered expression, I can see why this example brought such a strong price.

TWO HALLOWEEN JACK-O-LANTERN DECORATIONS, STOP SIGN AND PUMPKIN 50's

This is a diecut that is almost impossible to find. Made by Dennison, it first appeared in their 1930 Price List pamphlet. This definitely has serious condition issues, most notably the punched hole in the hat area. Still, if you are a Dennison completist, this may be an example of rarity trumping condition. When I bought the one in the collection, I had no idea just how elusive this would prove to be for others. (It was acquired decades ago.) As I’ve covered before, Dennison’s output plummeted in the early 1930s, so items from this period are seldom seen.

10/09 Update: This sold for $372.88!

VINTAGE LOT OF 3 HALLOWEEN DIE CUT DECORATION OWL PUMPKIN WITCH DENNISON LUHRS

The same seller has listed a good number of exceptionally rare diecuts - none of which are in great condition. (Alas!) This JOL-headed traffic cop diecut was produced by Dennison and first appeared in their 1930 Price List pamphlet. Issued on the thin yellow-stock paper Dennison used often at the time, this one almost never surfaces. SGV is $325 for one in much better condition. It makes a good companion piece to the Hallo' Inn diecut shown on page 142.