A vintage Christmas nativity set can be found made from plaster of paris, chalkware, or one may even find one on occasion that is hand carved. Homes were decorated with the scenes, inside and outside, and were found handed down from generation to generation. Over time some of the pieces have been broken, and collectors find themselves searching for one of the lambs or a camel that used to be included in the set.
Most of the figurines that were included in sets were not detailed like the ones that are on the market today, but one might occasionally find a well detailed set. The faces were sometimes found plain, or they were painted, but not very well. Some vintage Christmas nativity scenes can bring a very hefty price at an auction, depending on the maker, the detailing, and the age, if all of the pieces are within the set.

Vintage Japan Nativity Set Mary Joseph Baby Jesus Holy Family 3 Magi Kings | |
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VTG Wooden 3 Tier Christmas Nativity Tower Pyramid Windmill Candles German Style | |
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VINTAGE HUGE NATIVITY SET HOUSE OF LLOYD CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD 1989 LIGHTS | |
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Vintage Hand made WOOD MANGER For Nativity Holiday Christmas Dated 1968 | |
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6 BW Press Photo Negative Vintage School Children Xmas Nativity Scenes T275 | |
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Vintage Christmas Nativity 10 figures inc Mary Joseph Baby Jesus and more | |
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New Vintage Caspari The Nativity 2 Piece Christmas Imported Advent Calendar | |
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3 VTG GURLEY SHEPHERD ANGEL CHRISTMAS NATIVITY GLOW CANDLES CHURCH HOME DECOR | |
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Vintage 8 Piece Natural Rustic Christmas Nativity Scene Set | |
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27 Mary Nativity Blow Mold Outdoor Yard Decor Christmas General Foam Vintage | |
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I 170 Vintage Unused Xmas Greeting Card Precious Angel Sleeping near Nativity | |
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95 Vintage Unused Ars Sacra 1944 Xmas Greeting Card Nativity Scene in Forest | |
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Vintage DEPOSE Christmas Christian Wooden NATIVITY Scene Jesus 12 Piece ITALY | |
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Vintage Folk Art Christmas Mexico Manger Nativity Scene Shrine Handmade | |
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16 pcs Vtg 5 Fontanini Italy Handpainted Manger Nativity Creche Figures Xmas | |
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Avon Nativity Collection Holy Family 3 Pieces Vintage 1984 Orig Box | |
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Vtg Fontanini Italy 3 Kings Christmas Nativity Figures Spider Mark 1983 | |
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VTG Lg 9 Joseph 7 Mary Jesus Holland Mold Nativity Christmas Ceramic Figures | |
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Vintage Empire Cutie Child Mary Christmas Nativity Blow Mold 17 Tall No Cord | |
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