Vtg 1982 Tempo Craft Ceramic Ornie Set 6 + Star Articulated Dangling Legs RARE For Sale

This 1982 Tempo Craft Bell Ornament set of 6 plus a bell shape is a vintage ceramic set measuring 3 inches in height, handmade in Washington with a rustic country folk design. These artist-designed ornaments feature a hanging bell shape, hand-painted in assorted shapes and characters with solid patterns.  Perfect for Christmas or anytime decor, these unique ornaments depicts an assortment of characters, making it a special ornament collection. Made in the USA in 1982, these collectibles exude a vintage charm with their handmade craftsmanship and art pottery production style.  Come in their own case.  Estate sale find so being sold as is.   Please look at pics as they are part of the description.   One of the ornaments is missing the red ribbon that was attached to the wire loop on the top of the ornaments.   There is a tiny piece missing on the skier, also pictured.  Other than that, these are in terrific condition.   No other chips or cracks.  Original leg attachments are intact.  These all come in a protective storage case and will be shipped with insurance.   One side of the storage case has a slice in the side, also pictured.   While my home is smoke and pet free I don't know what the Estate owner was.   Questions please email me.   Tempo Craft Bells, Dangling Legs ornaments,  Dangling Feet Bells, Vintage 1982 Christmas, Articulated Bell Ornaments, Pottery Bell Figures, Folk Art Christmas.   The six ornies are:  santa, nun, skier, two girls and an angel.

Some extra facts from the daughter of the late owners and artistic creators of Tempo Craft. The snowflake ornie was actually made by the daughter, who additionally assisted in some of the work on the bells which included painting and assembly. Tempo Craft ornies that came in this type of case were strictly made for the sales reps so that they could easily and safely travel with them to obtain orders and contracts with retail stores, with Hallmark and gift boutique shops being the most common purchasers. The owners personally sold these by the hundreds each year at various California cities during their run with the Harvest Festival hand-made craft shows. Each year new ornies were added.

I found the history of these ornaments to be fascinating and thought interested parties would as well.