Packaging and Shipping Information
We are and authorized 'Club 56' Department 56 retailer. All Dept 56 items are in the original, never opened box and come complete with paperwork. As the largest and oldest (since 1980!) Department 56 retailers in the world, we understand collectors are particular. We take great care in keeping all boxes in pristine condition. Because of our 12 years of online selling experience, you can feel confident knowing your order will arrive safe and is backed by our 100% satisfaction and price match guarantee.
Basel is a growing tourist town located on the Rhine River in Switzerland. Visitors stop to sample the fine Swiss cheese offered from local dairies and farms and that are centuries old. This is the second of shops in our little Swiss series, and typical of the charming merchants lining the streets of Swiss hamlets.
The Rhine river flows through Germany into Switzerland . The valley of that area is well known for the fine wines produced. This is 1 of 2 shops in our little Swiss series, and typical of the charming merchants lining the streets of Swiss hamlets.
Reit - pronounced "right" - is a postcard perfect area in Bavaria, Germany, near the Austrian border. The steam powered Ludwig rail system opened in that region in 1835. Railways were used not only to transport goods and people, but other noted advantages were to strengthen defense, unify the nation, and spread knowledge and talent. Note the details of the large warehouse door used to store products.
Like the 2010 Snow Drop Cottage, Black Forest Tower is taken from a Brothers Grimm story. For 2011, it's Rapunzel who might be found living in our newest fairy tale cottage. The sign over the door, "Schwarzwald Tower", German for Blackforest Tower. This last December, Disney released "Tangled", the latest animated version of Rapunzel.
