Department 56 Dickens Village J Lytes Coal and 50 similar items

J. Lytes Coal Merchant is one of the taller, more dramatic shops in the Department 56 Dickens Village line. Introduced in 1997 and retired a few seasons later, this lighted building shows a busy Victorian coal merchant with warm windows and layered rooftop detail. Dickens Village Series, Heritage Village Collection J. Lytes Coal Merchant, style 56.58323, lighted building Includes original styrofoam insert, outer sleeve, and working light cord Hand painted porcelain with rich color on brickwork, shutters, and signs Tall narrow shopfront with coal office, side additions, and rear sheds No chips, cracks, or repairs seen on the building Light cord tested and working at time of listing Outer box shows light storage and edge wear from age Approximate building size about 8.5 inches tall, 7 inches wide, 5 inches deep A strong vertical piece that anchors a Dickens Village street, especially paired with industrial or dockside scenes.