Vintage 1986 Precious Moments figurine titled No Tears Past the Gate, featuring two angels beside a gate marked “HEAVEN” and a small bucket marked “Old Hankies.” The underside identifies the piece and dates it to 1986, giving collectors a documented title, artist and year rather than an estimated era.
Brand: Precious Moments Title:No Tears Past the Gate Artist: Samuel J. Butcher Year: 1986 Material: Bisque porcelain
Precious Moments context: Samuel J. Butcher created the familiar teardrop-eyed Precious Moments characters, which became widely collected as porcelain figurines beginning in the late 1970s. Faith, comfort and sentimental storytelling are recurring themes throughout the line, and this 1986 piece is a particularly literal example.
Measurements: approximately 6" x 4.5" Weight: approximately 1.11 lb
Condition: Very good vintage pre-owned condition with light wear consistent with age. No major chips or cracks are noted in the available listing information. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
