vintage Christmas candle holders, NOEL letters w/ hand-painted holly, made in Japan

Vintage Japan ceramic candleholders spelling out noel in letters 4" tall. This have only the remains of the original label (which we don't recognize, all we can tell you for certain is that these aren't Lefton!)

There's a little wear to the paint, but the china looks very good without damage. We're having a hard time finding complete sets like this these days, everybody loves (and used) these cute little things.