A life-sized mechanical Santa Claus figure wearing a red suit and black boots, with a white beard and a nodding head, displayed in an antique shop.

I had a look around Portobello antiques today (they have a shop at The Tannery), and I was captivated by this life-sized Santa. I was told he was actually a mechanical santa (his head will nod).

Here’s a few other snaps I took.

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As you can see it’s a treasure trove!

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The caged bird sings – if you pay it by dropping a New Zealand penny into the slot!

One response to “Mechanical Santa at Portobello Antiques”

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    Robert

    From what I can see here, Portobello Antiques is a treasure trove indeed! I could spend hours in a place such as this as I love antiques. I couldn’t help but to notice the primitive antique stepback cupboard located behind the singing caged bird as something (perhaps a little bird?) tells me it wont be there for long if the price is right …and the antique wooden rocking chair too!

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    Here’s a public link with more information about the bird feeders – https://cdn.neighbourly.co.nz/public/rangiora/rangiora/message/48485358

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    Hi there, this design is great! Do you have any knowledge as to who makes them? I’d love to purchase…

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    Here’s a public link with more information about the bird feeders – https://cdn.neighbourly.co.nz/public/rangiora/rangiora/message/48485358

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    Hi there, this design is great! Do you have any knowledge as to who makes them? I’d love to purchase…