Vintage VENEZIA 29 Venice Gondola Souvenir Doll Set Italy Never Removed Box

Description

Step back in time with this charming mid-century souvenir set featuring a traditional gondolier and gondoliera from Venice, Italy. Labeled “VENEZIA 29,” this authentic piece of Italian travel history dates to the 1960s–1970s tourism boom and captures the romantic essence of a Venetian gondola ride in miniature form. The set is presented in its original clear cylindrical tube case with the figures arranged in a fixed diorama on a green felt base, making it a pristine example of generic catalog souvenir production from the era.
This set is in excellen condition and has never been removed from its original display case, preserving the unworn fabrics, vibrant colors, and pristine painted details without the risk of handling wear or loss. It comes complete with the original “VENEZIA 29 – MADE IN ITALY” outer box; the packaging shows expected age-appropriate creasing and surface soiling but remains structurally intact. The molded plastic figures feature period-correct styling, including the gondolier’s straw hat with red ribbon, bright red sash, and painted oar, alongside the gondoliera’s vibrant red skirt and cobalt-blue floral shawl with black fringe.
Perfect for adding nostalgic European flair to your shelves, a retro kitchen display, or as a unique conversation piece for travel enthusiasts and mid-century collectors. This NRFC (Never Removed From Case) example offers immediate display value and collector appeal, highlighting the rarity of finding these Italian tourist trinkets in such preserved condition with original packaging intact. A wonderful addition to any Venice memorabilia or 1960s-70s souvenir collection.

FEATURES:
• Model: VENEZIA 29 Souvenir Doll Set; labeled “MADE IN ITALY” on box and “VENEZIA” tag on base.
• Era: Circa 1960s–1970s mid-century Italian tourist collectible.
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 1/2″ to 5″ tall (including case); compact display size.
• Condition: Excellent/Near Mint vintage state; confirmed “Never Removed From Case” (NRFC) with vibrant, unworn fabrics and pristine plastic faces.
• Includes: Original clear cylindrical tube case, fixed gondolier and gondoliera figures, gondola prow detail, and original cardboard outer box showing expected age creasing but structurally sound.
• Details: Gondolier holds painted oar with straw hat/red sash/navy trousers; Gondoliera wears red skirt/cobalt blue floral shawl/black fringe; green felt platform base.
• Materials: Molded hard plastic heads/faces, synthetic fiber hair, fabric costumes (cotton/poly blend), cardboard/felt construction, clear plastic case, paper label box.
• Display Ready: Sealed diorama presentation requires no assembly; ideal for shelf display, retro decor, or as a gift for collectors of Italian travel memorabilia.