LENOX
China Jewels Nativity
The LENOX China Jewels Nativity set is made with fine ivory-colored china decorated with enamel jeweling and accents of 24kt gold. Some of the pieces are imported. The creche is wood. The first pieces were released in 1993. Lenox has indicated this set may retire after the 2008 Christmas season.
LENOX has several additional pieces that are also called China Jewels but they are not consistent with the spirit of a Nativity setting. Those items are of animals including teddy bears on a sled, tropical fish and a kitten chasing a ball. For purposes of this Guide, they are not included on the list.
Several of these pieces are still available directly from LENOX. In fact, LENOX still offers what they call a complete 20 piece set, item number 773169, for $700.
The pieces are:
Joseph
Mary
Baby Jesus
Gaspar
Balthasar
Melchior
Wise Men
Angel with trumpet
Angel kneeling
Angel praying (5")
Angel praying (6")
Angel with outstretched arms
Dove Seller Perfume Seller Woman with Urn
Innkeeper
Shepherd (standing) with staff
Shepherd (kneeling) with lamb
Woman with urn
Drummer boy
Dove seller
Fisherman
Perfume seller
Goose herder
Camel (kneeling)
Camel (standing)
Donkey
Ox
Sheep
Rooster and hen
Baby lambs
Baby goats
Elephant
Palm tree
Creche
Bethlehem Star
Creche
The Holy Family can be purchased as a set or individually. The set also includes a crystal star (pictured above) that can be hung from the inside peak of the creche. The Three Wise Men can be purchased as a set or individually as can the first Three Angels that are listed.
The creche has a high center section with lower stalls on either side. At 17.75" H x 25.5" W x 9" D, it is spacious and does not "crowd" the figures. Even though "creche" is French for crib or manger, this piece is more like the entire stable.
This is an understatedly elegant nativity set that will become a family treasure as the years pass and your children grow up with it. The pieces should be handled with care but are small enough that little hands can put them away in their boxes.
I am not a dealer and I do not sell.
Ralph Vaughan
Guide created: 09/10/06 (updated 02/16/09)


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