SML-233 The Nativity
SML-233 THE NATIVITY
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| reference numbers | SML-233: The Nativity
(M) SML-233A: The Nativity (Lance 6314) SML-233B: The Nativity music box (M) |
| description | complete nativity scene |
| dimensions | height: 5 1/2 inches; base 7 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches (music box version is higher) |
| topics and series | Topics:
Animals
& Pets Christmas
Religious
Figures & Themes Series: None |
| related items | SML-323; SML-324; SML-325 |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
SML-233:
(1954/1975/-) SML-233A: (1976/1996/-) SML-233B: (unknown) |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | not applicable |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | SML-233:
150/175 SML-233A: 95/125 SML-233B: Rare |
| auction notes | sold at 2000 Midwest Fair for $963. |
| comments/observations | a limited number of SML-233A were made in bonded porcelain but did not sell well. |
GENERAL INFORMATION. Plummer's, a fine china and glass store in Manhattan, asked Baston to design a highly miniaturized nativity scene for use on an expensive music box and also as an independent figurine. Baston conceived of an entire grouping of manger, holy family, wise men, shepherds and animals under a green bower. The result, a masterpiece of miniature composition and detail. the Sebastian Miniature Nativity.
In 1961, Baston broke up the separate design elements and cast them in three individual groupings, Manger (SML-323), The Wise men (SML-324) and Shepherds (SML-325)From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.
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