How big is the ornament?

3 inches (76 mm) across, faceted crystal glass with a red ribbon hanger, in a white or gold gift box.

Does Santa really arrive by boat in Marblehead?

Yes, Santa's arrival by boat is a much-loved part of Marblehead's Christmas Walk on the first weekend of December.

What is the lighthouse in the picture?

Marblehead Light at Chandler Hovey Park on Marblehead Neck, an iron skeleton tower first lit in 1895.

What size is the ornament?

A three-inch (76 mm) faceted crystal round with a white-backed print, in a white or gold gift box, with free U.S. shipping.

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Marblehead Massachusetts Holiday Ornament - Santa's Lobster Boat

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For every Header who has stood on the town landing waiting for Santa's boat. Here he is, coming into Marblehead Harbor on a white lobster boat trimmed in garland and red bows, waving from the cockpit with the traps stacked behind him and Marblehead Light standing tall on the Neck. A gift for families who never miss the Christmas Walk, for sailors and lobstermen, and for anyone who has ever called this harbor home.

Marblehead's Christmas Walk fills the first weekend of December with carols, shop windows and the whole town out on the narrow streets of Old Town, and Santa traditionally arrives the way a Marblehead visitor should: by boat.

The tower on the point is Marblehead Light at Chandler Hovey Park, an open iron skeleton first lit in 1895 and unlike any other lighthouse in New England. Across the harbor are Fort Sewall and the steeples of Old Town, and the town that sent Glover's Regiment of fishermen to row Washington's army across the Delaware still calls itself the birthplace of the American Navy.

For Marblehead families, North Shore sailors and coastal holiday trees everywhere. Every ornament comes in a white or gold gift box.

The drawing is our own, in fine black line like an old engraving, with Santa's suit, the stripe on the hull, the buoys and the bows as the only color. It is set in a three-inch faceted crystal round, printed on a white backing so the lines stay crisp against a lit tree or a harbor-view window.

3-inch faceted crystal · white-backed print · white or gold gift box · free U.S. shipping

QUICK FACTS — MARBLEHEAD MASSACHUSETTS CRYSTAL ORNAMENT — SANTA'S LOBSTER BOAT

Series: Crystal Glass Ornament

Art: Santa's Lobster Boat, original Merlin Classics engraving printed to the glass

Blank: 3-inch (76 mm) round clear crystal glass ornament, faceted gem-cut edge

Print: white-backed for contrast; red ribbon hanger

Packaging: white or gold gift box, chosen at checkout

Made to order in the USA

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How does your sizing work?

Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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What's the return policy?

Made-to-order items can't be returned or exchanged for size or color, so please use the size chart and photos before ordering. If anything arrives defective, misprinted or damaged, send a photo and your order number within 30 days and we'll replace it or refund you.

How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.