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Department 56 Christmas in the City “The Golden Ox Market” Retired #805533???? Bring the vibrant culture of a classic metropolitan Chinatown district to your holiday layout with this rare, retired Department 56 “Christmas in the City” porcelain building! Titled “The Golden Ox Market, ” this stunning multi-level storefront features intricate Asian-inspired architectural details, including a multi-tiered pagoda-style roofline, a hanging red festival lantern, traditional gold columns, and bilingual signage for an herbal medicine shop, a fresh produce stand, and a butcher block market. Originally released in 2008, this beautiful cultural centerpiece is now retired and highly sought after by collectors! Brand: Department 56 (Enesco). Series: Christmas in the City. Title: The Golden Ox Market. Item Number: #805533. Material: Hand-painted porcelain. Power Source: Includes a brand-new white lighting cord with an ON/OFF rotary switch and bulb (fully tested and working perfectly). Includes: Original outer box sleeve, form-fitting protective styrofoam insert, clear plastic storage wrap, and the brand-new power cord assembly. Incredible Multi-Shop Depth: The lower level showcases a detailed butcher shop window with hanging poultry displays and a crate of fresh produce out front, while the upper levels feature a wrought-iron style balcony trim and a designated “Herbal Medicine” storefront. Condition Notes (Please Read Before Purchasing). Building Condition: Excellent, very good condition. The porcelain structure is complete and has been thoroughly checked, no cracks, chips, breaks, or paint wear. Component Condition: The included interior lighting cord is brand new, completely unused, and has been tested to ensure it lights up the windows beautifully. Packaging Condition: The original outer cardboard box sleeve is included and shows minor storage/shelf wear along the corners and edges from long-term storage. Tear on too minor dirt on box. A wonderful, highly detailed addition to diversify your downtown city blocks or build out a dedicated cultural marketplace in your holiday village!

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Any flaws, stains, holes or issues will be in the photos and description. All items have measurements in the pictures for the most accurate sizing. Message me with any questions. Keywords: Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Souvenir, Miniature, Figurine, Landmark, Architecture, Red, Bridge Model, Travel Decor, Collectible, Desk Accessory.

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Dept 56 Christmas In The City. The Golden Ox Market No. Please See Pictures for Exact Condition.

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This item is in good pre-owned condition with some very light wear from age, storage, and display. The packaging has some wear from age and storage. Please view photos closely before purchasing to fully judge this item. This would make a great addition to your collection.

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UNUSED, Still Factory SEALED!

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NIB Department 56 “GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE” #56.59241 Christmas In The City. Box has shelf wear from age and being in storage – Box was opened to take photos. The NIB Department 56 “GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE” #56.59241 is a Christmas In The City collectible from 2004. Made of porcelain and ceramic, this multicolored Christmas village piece features the iconic Golden Gate Bridge as its subject. Packaged in a box, this indoor-only decoration is part of the Christmas in the City collection, ideal for any room during the holiday season. With its historical landmark character family and original design, this Department 56 piece is a perfect addition for collectors and enthusiasts of cities-themed decor.

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New in Box never removed.

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Dept 56 Golden Gate Bridge Historical Landmark Christmas in the City MIB. Here is a Department 56 Christmas in the City Series Golden Gate Bridge Model. Also marked as from the Historical Landmark Series. The box shows some minor storage wear, but the bridge model inside is still wrapped in the original plastic and has never been removed from the Styrofoam packaging. This is a large box. Measures 32″X9″X16. Any questions, please ask. Get images that make Supersized seem small. Showcase your items with Auctiva’s. Track Page Views With.

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The Department 56 Retired #805533 The Golden Ox Market is a rare and unique addition to any Christmas village collection. This large, asymmetrical ceramic building features a multicolor painted finish and is part of the Christmas in the City collection. With its original design and retirement date of 2009, this piece is a valuable collectible for anyone interested in holiday decor. Made in China, this Department 56 building is sure to bring charm and nostalgia to any holiday display. Check my other listings for additional Dept 56 Chinatown pieces.

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I bought this 20 years ago as a prop for a photo project and have stored it in an air conditioned storage locker in another box. I’ll have a couple of other Dept. 56 item up for sale this week so please check them out.

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