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Vintage Memories of Santa – St. Nicholas of Myra, Italy Circa 14251995 Christmas Reproductions | 5-Inch Hand-Painted Figurine | Original Box
Celebrate the historical origins of Santa Claus with this beautiful Vintage Memories of Santa St. Nicholas of Myra Figurine, manufactured in 1995 by Christmas Reproductions, Inc.
Part of the collectible Memories of Santa Collection, this distinctive figurine depicts St. Nicholas of Myra as portrayed in Italian religious artwork circa 1425.
Inspired by a painting attributed to Italian Renaissance artist Gentile da Fabriano, the figurine captures St. Nicholas wearing traditional bishop\'s garments and holding three golden balls symbolizing his legendary acts of generosity.
This beautifully detailed collectible is an excellent addition to any vintage Christmas collection, religious display, or St. Nicholas collection.
FIGURINE DETAILS
St. Nicholas is portrayed wearing an elegant black bishop\'s robe decorated with intricate gold accents and fleur-de-lis designs.
His ornate gold bishop\'s miter features red decorative accents, while his matching gold-trimmed vestments highlight the craftsmanship of this collectible.
In one hand, he holds a detailed bishop\'s staff, and in the other, three golden balls representing the legendary gifts he secretly provided to help three young women.
The figurine stands on a white circular base marked 1425, representing the historical period of the artwork that inspired the design.
The black-and-gold color combination gives this collectible a distinctive appearance compared with traditional red-suited Santa Claus figurines.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Collection: Memories of Santa Collection
Figurine Name: St. Nicholas of Myra
Historical Representation: Italy, Circa 1425
Manufacturer: Christmas Reproductions, Inc.
Year Manufactured: 1995
Height: Approximately 5 Inches
Material: Hand-Painted Earthenware
Primary Colors: Black and Gold
Accent Colors: White and Red
Theme: St. Nicholas, Christmas, Religious History
Design: St. Nicholas Wearing Bishop\'s Robes
Base Marking: 1425
Country of Manufacture: Sri Lanka
Original Box: Included
Original Historical Information Card: Included
Condition: Excellent Pre-Owned
CONDITION – EXCELLENT PRE-OWNED
This vintage St. Nicholas figurine is in excellent pre-owned condition, with no known chips, cracks, repairs, or missing pieces.
The original hand-painted details remain attractive, including the gold bishop\'s miter, ornate robes, bishop\'s staff, and three golden balls.
The underside retains its original manufacturer label identifying the figurine as a 1995 Christmas Reproductions collectible made in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The original gold-colored display box and historical information card are included.
The original packaging may show minor signs of age or storage.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
THE HISTORY OF ST. NICHOLAS OF MYRA
St. Nicholas was a Christian bishop who lived during the fourth century in Myra, a city in Asia Minor, now part of modern-day Turkey.
He became widely celebrated for his generosity, compassion, and charitable acts.
One of the most famous legends associated with St. Nicholas tells of a poor nobleman who had three daughters but could not afford their marriage dowries.
According to tradition, Nicholas secretly provided three bags of gold to help the family.
Over time, this legend became associated with the symbolic three golden balls depicted in traditional artwork of St. Nicholas.
His reputation for kindness and gift-giving spread throughout Europe and eventually contributed to the development of the modern Santa Claus tradition.
INSPIRED BY ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART
According to the original historical information card, this figurine was adapted from an icon painted by Gentile da Fabriano in Italy around 1425.
The artwork portrays St. Nicholas in his bishop\'s robe and miter, holding a bishop\'s staff and three golden balls.
The figurine recreates these distinctive historical details, preserving an important representation of St. Nicholas before the emergence of the modern Santa Claus image.
ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
The original identification label on the underside reads:
© 1995 CHRISTMAS REPRODUCTIONS, INC.
MADE IN COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
The handwritten notation \"5/96\" is also present on the underside.
The year 1425 represents the historical artwork associated with the figurine, not its manufacturing date.
PERFECT FOR
Memories of Santa Collectors
Vintage Christmas Figurine Collections
St. Nicholas Collectors
Religious Christmas Decorations
Christian Holiday Displays
Historical Santa Claus Collections
Italian Renaissance Art Enthusiasts
Christmas Gift-Giving Traditions
Unique Holiday Gifts
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
Your purchase includes:
One (1) Vintage Memories of Santa St. Nicholas of Myra Figurine – Italy Circa 1425
One (1) Original Gold-Colored Display Box
One (1) Original Historical Information Card
You will receive the exact collectible shown in the photographs.
A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF CHRISTMAS HISTORY!
This 1995 Memories of Santa St. Nicholas of Myra figurine celebrates the historical figure whose generosity helped inspire the Santa Claus tradition.
With its ornate black-and-gold design, historical significance, and original packaging, it makes a wonderful addition to any Christmas or religious collectible display.
Carefully packaged for safe shipping.
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