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KEEPSAKE MARKET ~ PREMIUM NEW OLD STOCK & RETIRED COLLECTIBLES
Christopher Radko | My Favorite Chimp ~ 1997 ~ New Old Stock
Bring a touch of vintage whimsey to your Decorating decor with this classic 1995 "My Favorite Chimp" ornament. Featuring a vibrant, mischievous chimp face with a wide friendly smile, this beautifully hand-crafted piece perfectly captures the playful spirit of mid-90s Radko holiday design.
Item Overview
Brand: Christopher Radko
Item Name: My Favorite Chimp
Item Number: 95-148-0
Collection / Series: Animals & Critters ~ Circus Clown
Year: 1995
Height: 5" tall x 3.75" wide (height includes metal loop)
Material: Mouth-Blown Glass
Original Packaging: Radko Box was not available for this early production item.
Tags / Paperwork: Yes. Please review photos.
About Christopher Radko
Christopher Radko is known for highly detailed collectible holiday ornaments inspired by traditional European Christmas designs. Elaborate shapes, hand-decorated finishes, and distinctive character have made Radko ornaments popular with collectors for decades.
Design & Craftsmanship
This striking glass ornament showcases the impeccable hand-painted details that define early Radko releases. The spherical shape features a detailed, expressive clown character surrounded by fine, sparkling frosted glitter accents that catch the light beautifully on a tree or display stand.
This is the highly collectible first coloration variant (Item #97-020-0) in the vibrant orange.
This piece is sourced directly from our retail store inventory backstock. It is in flawless, pristine mint condition—it has never been sold, displayed, or handled by the public. Features the original tags intact, perfect original paint, brilliant glitter detailing, and zero factory-wear or flaking around the cap.
Design Details: Vivid round chimp face, sparkling highlights, hand-painted facial features, and frosty glitter embellishments. Features a green and red ornament Radko cap.
Collector's Note
This ornament is verified as part of the highly sought-after first production run (designated by the item number suffix -0) from 1995. Finding an original first-run piece in uncirculated, pristine New Old Stock condition makes this a premium addition for serious Radko or vintage collectors.
Condition
New Old Stock (NOS). This ornament comes from original retail backstock and has remained carefully stored since our former retail store closed.
In excellent unused condition with no known chips, cracks, repairs, or significant loss of original finish.
The ornament shown (or equivalent) in the photographs, is the ornament you will receive.
Please review all photographs for the ornament's details, condition, markings, and packaging.
Original Packaging: This ornament is from an earlier period of our Christopher Radko inventory when pieces were purchased for our retail store in quantities and were not supplied with individual presentation boxes. The ornament remains complete as originally received for our store, featuring its original tag. Professional Packing & Shipping
Your ornament will be individually protected and securely cushioned using professional packing materials appropriate for delicate glass and collectible merchandise before being placed inside a sturdy shipping carton.
Our packing experience comes from professional commercial packing and shipping operations (Postal Zone), with particular care given to fragile and collectible merchandise.
Fulfillment: Ships within 1-2 business days.
Combined Shipping: Available when applicable; please add qualifying items to your cart before checkout.
Shipping Rates: Free Shipping is included on this item.
Provenance & Seller History
This piece comes from the remaining vault inventory of my former brick-and-mortar gift shop, Baskets & Blooms, where authorized collections of seasonal giftware and premium ornaments were sold.
Returns & Policies
Due to these items being pristine, long-stored New Old Stock collectibles for which we are reducing inventory space, we are unable to accept returns. Please review photos and descriptions carefully, and feel free to message us with any questions before purchasing.
