Lenox China Jewels Nativity

Several creche sets in the collection must be kept put away due to the amount of display space they take up. One example is the Lenox China Jewels nativity set, which is used every year during the Christmas holidays as the centerpiece of the dining room table. Before putting the set away I took photos of the groupings of figures in the table setting. See the tablescape post here.

First on the left, are the Wise Men and their Camel Driver and Camels.


Other views of the camel driver

The Three Wise Men

In the middle is the Family, along with Angels , the Innkeeper and the Drummer boy




The innkeeper holds a lantern aloft



The drummer boy performs

Further along are a few angels

The last group includes the Shepherds, sheep, goats, and fowl and a palm tree.

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Nativity Wreath

A visit to the local consignment shop I spotted a large wreath. Passing it by the second time I realized that the figures embossed among the holly leaves were characters from the nativity story:
At the top is the Family with a cross-like Star. On either side are Angels.

On the left are Three Wise Men and a Camel and below another Angel.

On the right side of the wreath is a shepherd with flock and below another angel.


A red ribbon is twined around and at the base it forms is a red bow above golden bells


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Show and Tell Friday - Mahogany Miracle Nativity

This week’s Show and Tell Friday subject is also from Enesco Corporation, as was the Friends and Brothers nativity set shown in the February 13 post.

The designer of the Mahogany Miracle and Mahogany Princess series is Ed van Rosemalen of the Netherlands. His family owns Parastone a renown European firm that is now also a manufacturer of disireable collectibles lines.

Mr. Rosemalen’s biography indicates that "he opened a new branch of his family's business, Parastone[est 18//] which was once known primarily for restoring paintings and church sculptures. Now, thanks to Ed's infusion of energy and talent, Parastone produces original artwork. Ed's own work, which is translated and produced by Parastone, has won him worldwide acclaim."

Enesco Corporation was the United States distributor of Mahogany Miracle items, since that line is now no longer in production.

In a Stable we see the figures all arranged to view the Baby Jesus. The lighting made it difficult to capture the detail carved on each figure.

Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus

The Three Miracle Kings figurines include 2 Wise Men, 1 Wise Woman

This is the Camel Driver and Camel


The Ox and the Donkey

The Ox, the elderly Shepherd Kneeling, 2 Sheep & Angel Hanging Ornament

The Angel Hanging Ornament holds a banner reading "Gloria in Excelsis Deo"

Shepherd Girl with Flock, Standing Shepherd & Palm Tree

Here are all the Shepherds and the Sheep

The complete set as displayed in the gallery:

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Enesco Friends and Brothers Nativity

Here is a very cute nativity set by Enesco Corporation. It is from the "Friends and Brother" series, designed by Karen Hahn in 1998.

Mary reclines on a chaise with Baby Jesus, while Joseph holds up a lovely quilt. Note the bells on Joseph’s staff, which he keeps close by.

From the front and from the back the detailing is quite lovely.


There are three additional figures:

Drummer Girl Figurine

Angel With Star Figurine

Shepherd Girl With Ox Figurine

The four-piece set of Accessories includes a bowl of casava, birds and a clay jar, a dish of vegetables, and a hen nesting on a coil basket.


There are also two Nativity Trees. They are corn husk cones decorated with garlands of stars:


Isn't this a very sweet nativity scene set?

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