“Christmas and New Year decorations” (#1511_40) Nativity Set, 12 pcs, to 4.75 in. Figures v1bn-g-140 Nativity Set, 12 Pieces 5.25-inch figurines Designer: Julius Weigelt Year of origin: 1922 – 1930 This twelve-part -Nativity set consists of the Holy Family, the Three Wise Men, a standing ox and a standing donkey, a shepherd and three sheep The largest figure (Caspar) in this set has a height of approx. 5 ¼ Inches. This set will also be expanded with other figures from our 4 ¾ Inches category All figures are casted and painted in Germany: The figures are cast in plaster molds by hand the use of a special mixture of fine papier-mâché developed by Richard Mar. As a result of the fragility of the figure’s extremities, a copper wire reinforcement is inserted into them at the time of production. After the figure has been deburred, it is painted by skillful hands. Then it is given a patina finish which gives the figure its character The figures are lovingly packed in a wooden box for secure shipping Keep all original items in dry rooms and storage only Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. This nativity scene, depicting the birth of Christ, is perhaps some of the common in homes and churches all over the Christmas season. Modeler Julius Weigelt has created figures with an unmistakable character all over his long creative period of almost 60 years. For us today, which means all models carry a handwriting from his hand and will also be easily combined with each other. This 12-piece Nativity set consists of the Holy Family, the Three Wise Men, a standing ox and a standing donkey, a shepherd and three sheep, with the tallest figure measuring 5.25 inches in height. Each figurine is positioned another way with detail to each facial expression. Cast and painted in Germany, all items are carefully handcrafted and painstakingly painted to make sure that you all the time get a unique item! The figures are carefully packed in contour-cut soft foam inserts that guarantee secure and easy storage o