It reminded
me that we too had some similar carved figures. I am not 100% sure that ours were made in the Ore Moutains. They were purchased by us at an outdoor Christmas market in Hamburg many moons ago. But where are they now? The hunt was on. Eventually I managed to located the box in which I had hidden them away. It was a delight to rediscover and see them again, especially as I uwrapped each item carefully from the many layers of protective tissue paper.
The choir sings
The sheep wait patiently
Mary & Joseph watch over the crib,
Dear Rosemary, such a beautiful treasure you rediscovered! I love the soft quiet colours, the simplicity, the love for details (look at that sheep!)
ReplyDeleteI am really enchanted with your Ore Mountain crib.
Dear Britta - I dont know why we stopped getting it out but I think that it got tucked away out of sight when we first moved here. I had forgotten just how beautifully made and attractive it is.
DeleteHow sweet is that? I love it.
ReplyDeleteI am happy that I have rediscovered it once again John.
DeleteThese are lovely. Thank you. So glad I came by
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit Cloudia - I am pleased that you enjoyed seeing it.
DeleteBeautiful! Thanks for finding and displaying it for us!
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten just how much detail and many different pieces constituted this little seasonal item.
DeleteHello Rosemary, Such clever ornaments, but I would be afraid to light the candles. I wonder if a lightbulb set nearby would generate enough heat to set things in motion.
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Hello Jim - we have use countless small candles to operate the little whirligigg without any problems whatsoever. However, I would never leave it spinning around unattended.
DeleteThat is delightful. I am sure it will now come out every Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy that I was reminded about it, and yes, I think that you are right.
DeleteOh, Rosemary, I am so glad you rediscovered your beautiful Nativity. It is exquisitely made and tells the Christmas story perfectly. I really love the little choir. As Australia has become perhaps the most secularised country in the Western world, I have been making a point of purchasing Nativity cards or items which I (rarely) see. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to you too Patricia - I had completely forgotten that we had this festive nativity scene until I was reminded by Gina.
DeleteDearest Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you managed to find yours and renewed enjoy them.
The simplicity of the beautiful woodcarving is pure beauty and a joy for the season.
ENJOY it once more.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette - the hand carving is part of its delight plus it looks lovely in the evening when the candles are lit and the nativity tableaux spins around.
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DeleteWhat a beautiful piece of handiwork. The sheep is so round and cute. It's a lovely remembrance. When our daughter and son-in-law lived in Germany they sent us a Christmas "pyramid" that goes round and round. The figures are deer in the woods.
ReplyDeleteThe pyramids have an equal charm and yours too sounds to be particularly lovely.
DeleteVery ornate figures which for some reason remind me of Oliver Postgate's Bagpuss and similar animated stories from childhood/ early 20s era as I almost expect them to move around on their own. Had a walking trip in Saxony/ Czech Republic Elbe sandstone mountains years ago which is partly where they filmed the more recent Narnia trilogy. Ore Mountains are not far away from there, higher but more rounded summits and forests.
ReplyDeleteThat was interesting to learn Bob, I had no idea that Narnia was actually filmed in that area. I loved the Chronicles of Narnia series and could happily see them again. What a pity they dont reschedule it again instead of some of the repeats currently being showed.
DeleteVery creative.
ReplyDeleteIt must have taken a lot of patient to make it all by hand.
DeleteThey do look delightful Rosemary and a job of the memory so you could find these figures.
ReplyDeleteI am pleased to have rediscovered it again Margaret.
DeleteOh, Mary, how adorable! Pride of place now, I hope.
ReplyDeleteI think that it must have been hidden away when we first moved here, but I am happy to have rediscovered it.
DeleteThere is something so smooth, attractive and natural about carved wood that can never be replicated in plastic, paper and tin. And the figures feel wonderful in our hands.
ReplyDeleteKnowing that someone has taken the time to make these little figures adds much to their appeal. They have a naive charm which I like.
DeleteMuy bonito, feliz Navidad
ReplyDeleteGracias y feliz navidad a ti también.
DeleteThese are really quite lovely, Rosemary, especially in a time of mass produced plastic crap coming in from China by the boatload, eagerly gobbled up by a less than discriminating buying public. I wonder what other treasures you might have hidden that you may have forgotten?
ReplyDeleteI wonder too David - you often see people on the TV saying "I found this in the attic and have no idea where it came from, or who it belonged to."
DeleteDear Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased that you found your beautiful Christmas Nativity scene. I have seen many but yours is the sweetest and loveliest I have seen. Frohe Wheinachten.
Dear Gina - it is thanks to you that I remembered this little tableaux and I am so pleased that I did - Merry Christmas to you too and thank youX
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DeleteSo happy you rediscovered these lovely Christmas ornaments Rosemary, they really are beautiful, andI love that little chunky sheet!
ReplyDeleteYour card received is beautiful too Rosemary - more sheep and lovely snowy village scene - made me homesick!
Enjoy the Christmas plans with your family - all sounds like a great time ahead.
Hugs to you both - may the New Year bring much happiness.
Mary & Bob xx
Dear Mary - I am having a minimalist christmas 'decoration wise' this year, so this little tableaux suits perfectly.
DeleteGlad the greetings arrived safely over the pond - the image is a typically Cotswolds one.
Thinking of you with your upcoming appointment and hoping all goes well for you.
Your nativity is really sweet! It is always nice to find forgotten treasures. The wooden figures fron the Ore Mountains were on of the most important export goods from the GDR because they needed only wood and great craftsmanship, no special materials. Just look for "Reifendreher in Seiffen" in youtube, it is simply unbelievable!
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Your visit and comment is much appreciated Hilde. I shall certainly take a look at the video - thank you.
DeleteBeautiful Christmas ornaments...
ReplyDeleteAlways so nice visiting your blog Rosemary!
Titti
Thanks Tittt, I am plesed that you enjoyed seeing them. Always lovely to see you here💚
DeleteDear Rosemary - I love carved wooden artifact. Yours are so lovely. Also lovely that rediscovering forgotten treasure connected you to the past pleasure at the Christmas Market in Hamburg.
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Dear Yoko - I had tucked this little tableaux away and forgotten all about it but I am pleased that it has now been rediscovered.
DeleteWishing you and all of your extended family a Happy Christmas, Rosemary! While living in Germany I saw many beautifully carved Nativity sets similar to yours! Unfortunately, Christmas angels and balls came home with me but no wooden carvings like yours. Wonderful to see all the characters and to imagine all the family Christmas memories that must come back upon your discovery and now enjoyment!
ReplyDeleteDear Mary - how lovely to hear from you. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and happy Christmas and hoping for a better 2022 for us all.
DeleteIt was Gina's posted that prompted me in to finding this hidden Christmas treasure again, and I am so pleased that she did.