Vintage Mid-Century Nativity Set W/ Wooden Crèche - West German Style

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Vintage Mid-Century Nativity Set with Wooden Crèche - Complete 11-Piece Hand-Painted Hard Plastic Figurines, West German Style, Rustic Christmas Manger … Read more Vintage Mid-Century Nativity Set with Wooden Crèche - Complete 11-Piece Hand-Painted Hard Plastic Figurines, West German Style, Rustic Christmas Manger Scene

Bring authentic mid-century holiday charm to your home with this beautiful vintage nativity crèche set. Dating from the 1950s–1970s, this collection features intricately detailed, hand-painted hard plastic figurines consistent with classic West German craftsmanship (Friedel/Bavaria style).
The set centers around a beautifully constructed, rustic wooden stable complete with a textured thatch/straw roof and authentic moss bedding that perfectly anchors the scene.

Details & Specifications:
• Crèche Dimensions: Measures approximately 16" Wide x 11.5" High
• Material: Mixed media wooden stable with thatch detailing; hand-painted molded hard plastic figures
• Estimated Era: 1950s - 1970s
• Origin/Style: West German / European Mid-Century

Included Figurines (11 Pieces Total):
• The Holy Family: Baby Jesus (resting in a straw bed), the Virgin Mary, and Joseph
• The Three Wise Men / Magi (Caspar, Melchior, Balthasar) holding traditional gifts
• Stable Animals: One kneeling ox, one donkey, and two lambs/sheep

Condition:
Good vintage condition with beautiful, authentic character. The wooden crèche is structurally sound with natural aging to the wood and thatch roof. The hard plastic figurines retain vibrant, beautiful colors with minor surface wear and tiny paint flakes typical of gently used holiday heirlooms of this age. Please see all photos for a detailed look at the condition.
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