Product Description
Department 56 Dickens Village A. Beesley Butcher - Anniversary Edition: Home & Kitchen. Special 25th Anniversary bottom stamp. Second in the ongoing series of new designs reinterpreting the Original Shops of Dickens' Village introduced in 1984. Although the common family didn't often enjoy meat throughout the year, Christmas was the exception. People made a special visit to the butcher for a Christmas goose, or perhaps a fine cut of beef or lamb. Details of this new Butcher reflect the original design introduced in 1984; a dark thatched roof, second story dorm window, and main window trimmed with green shutters and adorned with garland. The sign, shaped like a cattle head, lists the many types of products available, including lamb and fowl. Selections of freshly butchered meats are hung outside awaiting shoppers. The second story residence is most likely occupied by the Beesley family and we see that pretty curtains hang from the front and side windows. Note the details of the hinged shutters at each window, which are useful for blocking the elements. The sculpted grinding wheel on the side of the building is used to sharpen the butcher knives, which are conveniently hung nearby. Touched of silver, to commemorate The 25th Anniversary, are added to the hanging sign. The original Shops of Dickens Village featured seven small and simple designs representing the core elements of an English town in the 19th Century-the butcher, the baker, a candle shop, black smith, inn, green grocer, and the basket shop.In 2009 Dept 56 celebrates the Silver Anniversary of this beloved village.
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
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