Queen of the South Co.
Stunning, sparkly silver MCM Christmas tree with a whisper of glacial blue. The tree is authentic vintage and comes with its original box from the N.Z. Tinsel Limited Company, which was established in Auckland in 1959! The branches are a shiny silver, with a hint of blue here and there. I believe there used to be more blue in the branches, but over time, and in the strong NZ sun (because Christmas is in the summer here), the blue faded. You can see more of the blue when the branches are in the box, because the bottom of the branches would have been farthest from our legendarily UV rays. 🙃
Two interconnecting silver wooden poles make the trunk and it has a folding aluminum tripod stand.
Measurements: 49 inches tall (+/- 4 feet) x 32 inches wide (2-1/2 feet)
(please see other silver tree on my store to view the ornaments that are an optional add on!)
More Trees: If you’re looking for more Christmas trees or love all things NZ, check out our store, Queen of the South!
Condition: The tree and branches are in overall really good, vintage condition.
Some of the branches may be snug or slightly loose in the wooden holes, but they all fit! Branches can be molded into the positions desired. Some may be slightly crooked, but can be bent back if needed. Some branches might have the tinsel slightly smushed in patches. Tinsel bits to be expected at the bottom of the box. Tree trunk may lean slightly at first, but the poles can be rotated until it balances. The wooden poles fit together, but you may have to twist the dowels in if it’s a snug fit (or in the case of it being too loose, you can always place a bit of tissue inside the hole).
***Quick notes:
Please keep in mind this item is coming from NZ and may take 7-14+ business days to arrive.
(expedited shipping can be arranged as well. If you’d like more info on that, keep scrolling to the bottom or shoot me a message!) The tree will need to be assembled, which is very easy to do. It will also be arriving in a small-ish box as they compact down very tightly.
Vintage disclosure: Any major flaws will be noted, but please view pictures carefully & keep in mind these are vintage items and are expected to have time-worn flaws which give them character.
Well done, you! By shopping vintage, you are keeping items out of landfills, creating less waste, supporting a small business and adding a unique item to your home!
Shipping options:
I cover the cost of economy shipping, which can sometimes take up to 14+ business days to arrive. It is also not fully tracked.
If you’d like it fully tracked and arriving at an estimated 7 business days, it would probably be around an extra $30 USD added to the price of the tree. If you’d like it there in under 7 business days it would be around $70 USD.
(Disclaimer! These are just some general numbers to give you a rough idea. It will vary depending on the size of the tree and what country you are in. The arrival days are just estimates and are not guarantees. I unfortunately have no control of how long an item is held in customs, but it usually isn’t too bad! :)
