- "Original 7 Shops of Dickens Village" Dept. 56 Item #65153. Introduced 1984 and retired 1988. These were the very first shops ever introduced in the first Village of the Heritage matte finish porcelain shops. This set of 7 includes: Crowntree Inn, Candle Shop, Green Grocer, Baker (Golden Swan), Smithy (Bean & Son). Butcher (Abel Beesley), Jones & Co. Brush & Basket Shop. Size: They average about 6" tall. These pieces can also be purchased separately. They are all in mint condition pieces in original boxes & sleeves.
Dept 56 Retirees, Inc.(since 1987) has 2 websites, same inventory, same prices!
Credentials of Dept 56 Retirees, Inc.: - Member Dept 56 National Council Of Clubs - Advertise last page Village D-Tails Guide to Department 56 Villages - Ebay username: garynshe 100% Positive Feedback -Member since: Aug-16-99 - Village D-Lights Magazine Peter & Jeanne George's Greenbook & Magazine - Linda Blankenship's Dickens' Exchange
