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Bring the authentic charm of a vintage mid-century Christmas into your home with this beautiful, complete 15-piece Nativity scene.
This hand-painted holiday display brings together two iconic mid-century ceramic powerhouses: a stunning 1970s Holland Mold figure set paired with a premium, highly collectible West German Goebel Hummel centerpiece!
The figures are finished in rich, glazed jewel tones with deep reds, vibrant emerald greens, royal blues, and warm hand-painted wood-grain textures.
The tallest figures stand at a substantial 7.5 inches, giving this set a prominent, eye-catching presence on any mantel, console, or tabletop display.
π Special Collector's Centerpiece: Authentic Goebel Baby Jesus
The Baby Jesus figurine featured in this creche is an authentic, premium collectible Made in West Germany by Goebel.
β’ Model / Mold: M.I. Hummel "Blessed Child" (HUM 78/I), master-sculpted by Gerhard Skrobek.
β’ Markings: Clearly stamped and incised on the reverse with the classic Hummel signature, copyright year 1956, mold number 78/I, and the stylized Goebel West Germany trademark logo.
β’ Note: Features the factory-molded halo placement holes on the back.
π¦ Whatβs Included (15 Total Pieces):
β’ The Holy Family: Authentic Goebel Hummel Baby Jesus, traditional ceramic manger/cradle, Mother Mary, and Joseph.
β’ The Three Wise Men / Kings: Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar bearing their holiday gifts (up to 7.5" tall).
β’ The Shepherds: Three unique, intricately detailed shepherd figures (including a kneeling shepherd and a shepherd carrying a lamb).
β’ The Animals: A large standing camel, a donke my with a bright blue blanket blanket, and a resting flock sheep.
β’ Additional Display Figures: A young village innkeeper and an additional standing figure in traditional flowing robes.
π Item Details & Specifications:
β’ Scale: Tallest figures measure approximately 7.5 inches tall.
β’ Manufacturer (Set): Authentic Holland Mold (clearly incised into the ceramic bases).
β’ Manufacturer (Infant): Authentic Goebel / M.I. Hummel.
β’ Material: Fine glazed ceramic pottery.
β’ Condition: Excellent vintage condition with wonderful color preservation. No major cracks, breaks, or prominent structural chips. The Goebel Baby Jesus has typical minor vintage surface residue on the unglazed back from decades of sitting safely in his manger, but remains entirely intact. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to inspect the hand-painted artistry and maker marks.
π¦ Safe Shipping Guarantee:
We understand how delicate and irreplaceable vintage holiday treasures are. This entire 15-piece collection will be meticulously packed, with each individual piece wrapped securely in multiple layers of bubble wrap and nested safely in a heavily padded shipping box.
