Vintage Green Blue Holi - Gay Aluminum Christmas Tree 165 Branches 7ft Midcentury
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:16406203 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Featured Refinements: Aluminium Christmas Tree | Country of Manufacture: United States |
Vintage Green Blue Teal Holi-Gay Aluminum Christmas Tree 165 Branches 7 ft Midcentury. Condition is Used.Wonderful midcentury aluminum Christmas tree circa 1950’s or 1960’s! I believe this is a Holi-Gay tree -the metal foil tinsel on the branches is slightly heavier than the standard aluminum tree -not sure if it was a stainless aluminum tinsel, or aluminum mixed with steel? It also has the "flocking" on the metal tinsel.This is a large, full, aluminum tree with a LOT of branches. ...With the top branch in place it stands just under 7 feet tall (6 foot, 9 inches). There are a total of 165 branches altogether. When I had the tree fully assembled, I had 2 extra branches that I couldn’t find a hole for.The aluminum / metal tinsel is a green with hints of blue that shimmer in the light so the overall effect is almost a teal color.The tree “trunk” is the original painted wooden pole with drilled holes for the branches that unscrews into two sections for storage. One pole section has a bit of wire twisted around it where the pole has a tiny split in the wood. (See photos).The majority of the branches are in decent vintage condition, but on quite a few of them, the aluminum coil is no longer adhered to the branch, so the coil can slip off and you have to run the metal branch back through the coiled aluminum when this happens. Some branches are missing a bit of the aluminum coil, so metal shows through. The residue that you can see on the tinsel is the "flocking" that the Holi-Gay trees came with.The tree branches are shedding aluminum a bit.The tree comes with a tree pole stand, though it is not one of the metal tripods you usually see with vintage aluminum trees. At some point, someone must have replaced the stand with a slightly more modern stand.There is no original box and no branch sleeves protectors, the tree will ship in a large box with the branches contained in a large bag.The tree will ship with shipping insurance added on regardless of whether you choose priority or ground shipping.I aim to ship within 1-2 business days. I will be sure to package your item with the utmost of care.Please ask any questions BEFORE purchasing!! Thank you for looking!RETURNS:Please keep in mind when shopping that all items sold are vintage, used, and in “as is” condition. These vintage items had a past life, and were previously used and loved. Wear should be expected, and as I only sell vintage and antiques, there may be some flaws. I make every effort to give accurate descriptions and provide good photographs, and I am happy to take more for you if requested.Please be sure to look at all pictures very carefully because what is shown is exactly the way your item will be sent to you, -feel free to ask any questions!Unless an item is grossly misrepresented, ALL SALES ARE CONSIDERED FINAL. That said, though, I want you to be happy with your purchase, and returns will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with original and return shipping at the buyer's expense. Please contact me regarding returns within 48 hours of package receipt.If we come to an agreement on a return, the item must be returned within 7 business days. A returned item should be in the same condition it was in when I mailed it, and sent back in its original packaging with postage paid by the buyer. Once I have received the item in the same condition in which it was shipped to you, the original purchase price of the item will be refunded. SHIPPING COSTS CANNOT BE REFUNDED. I’m not a big store or company, I’m just a small vintage seller, and I don't have the resources to pay for shipping back and forth due to buyer’s remorse
