Info from Pez site:
"You can tell how old a Pez dispenser is by looking at the Patent Number on the side of a Pez Stem. If the Patent Number reads: 2,620,061 then it was produced from 1952-1968. If the Patent Number reads: 3,410,455 then it was produced from 1968-1974.

This rare and collectible Santa Pez may be the only one around these days. Rare features include: white hat & beard NOT molded to head, side of head has no hinge hole, no feet. It has the first original patent (started use in 1952, ended in 1968: 2 620 061) CONDITION: head is a bit loose. Otherwise flawless and in working order and I'm sorry but you get no candy with this...

ON SALE? It could be. Private sales are done here from time to time so look for a dark pink sale banner with a discount code (percentage off) on any of my shop pages. Individual items do not show sale prices during private (non-site-wide) sales.

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Northfield, OH.