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Byers’ Choice LOT 10 Williamsburg Carolers Colonial Christmas Retired Tagged Set

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Byers’ Choice LOT 10 Williamsburg Carolers
Bryers’ Colonial Carolers

We are offering an original set of ten retired Byers’ Choice Williamsburg Caroler figurines, each standing on its original green wood base with factory hang tags still attached. Produced in collaboration with Colonial Williamsburg, this beloved series (introduced in the 1990s and now retired) captures the charm of an 18th-century Virginia Christmas with historically inspired costumes and authentic accessories. This is a substantial and charming retired Williamsburg collection — perfect for holiday mantel displays, Americana décor, or serious collectors expanding their Byers’ Choice holdings.

This set includes a whole Williamsburg holiday scene:

  • Young Girl with Doll – in pink gown and apron, holding her toy. 2001

  • Colonial Drummer – gentleman in red coat with drum and 1 drumstick only. 1999

  • Williamsburg Gentleman with Pipe – tricorne hat and green coat, smoking a clay pipe.2000

  • Lady with Riding Crop – green gown and tricorne hat, carrying a crop.2009

  • Girl with Candlestick – red cape FADED in back, holding a brass-style candlestick,2000. See photos of the Cape.

  • Gentleman with Song Book – tricorne hat, holding an open caroling book.1998

  • Girl with hoop –apron and cape. 1998

  • Lady in Blue Toile Gown – lace-trimmed cap, holding teapot 2001

  • Redhead Woman with Basket – Colonial Gown. 2000

  • Boy with Flute – green coat and red vest, playing a recorder/flute. 1998

Condition: All ten figures are in excellent condition, clean and well-kept, with no damage noted. Fabrics remain vibrant, accessories are intact, and each figure stands securely on its original wood base. All retain their original hang tags.

Collector’s Note: The Williamsburg Carolers are now retired, making them especially desirable to collectors. Their historically accurate attire and accessories appeal to both Byers’ Choice enthusiasts and collectors of Colonial Americana.

Please look at this beautiful set of Byers’ Colonial Carolers, and other individual Byers’ Carolers in our eBay Store Connectibles.

How to Care for and Store Antique Glass Christmas Ornaments

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For many collectors hanging antique molded and free blown glass ornaments have come to represent the ultimate way to decorate your Christmas Tree, adding sparkle AND nostalgia from the past to your modern holiday. Hand decorated, fragile thin-walled ornaments with silvering, fancy designs, mica glitter add an elegance that is not possible with modern more cheaply made styles. Obviously once you have found your special treasures, you want to take special care in handling and storing them. Some tips:

When hanging on your tree, place higher up to avoid accidental “bumps” (and to help you see them better!)

If dusty, use a makeup brush to gently remove dust & light dirt. If still dirty and does not have any spun glass extra detail that could be damaged, some recommend submerging carefully in warm soapy water using only your hand to wash. Allow to air dry.

Store where temperature does not fluctuate too much. Damp cold basements or heated attics can damage the silvering and cause the hand-painted designs to flake. Look for a safer storage location with consistent temperature range with minimum moisture.

Do NOT store wrapped with newspaper as the ink print can rub off onto the glass. Acid free paper is best.

Either remove hooks, OR store with hooks not touching the glass to avoid scratches.

Divided boxes can either be built OR purchased.

Carefully store, and now start looking forward to finding NEW examples to add to your collection for NEXT year’s joyous holiday Check out our large collection of ornaments at our connectibles store.