FIRST BLESSING NATIVITY 1999 - 2008

First introduced in 1999 the First Blessing Nativity collection beautifully combines soft bisque and richly glazed porcelain. Supurb sculpting, meticulous hand painting, and accents of 24 - karat gold makes this collection a most cherished Christmas tradition.

There are 20 figurines in the collection, this does not including the Dark Wood Creche

All pieces are imported.

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Listed below by year are the pieces in the First Blessing Collection

1999

1. Joseph 8.5″ Tall

2. Mary 5.5″ Tall

3. Baby Jesus 2.75″ Long

Baby Jesus Backsatmp.

Notice the small mark on the left under 漏LENOX. This indicates that Baby Jesus was first issued in 1999. The small mark on the right indicates this Baby Jesus was actually manufactured in 2002.

Backstamp for Joseph

Joseph was first issued in 1999. The small mark on the right indicates this Joseph was actually manufactured in 1999.

Backstamp for Mary

Year of Issue 1999, year this piece was actually manufactured is 2003.

Please see my China Jewels Backstamps Guide for more information about the Lenox backstamp dates and marks.

2000

1. Holy Family, 3 Piece Set

2. Creche (Dark Wood) 16.5″ High x 13.25″ Wide x 8.25″ Deep. The First Blessing Nativity Creche is slightly different then the other Lenox Creche pieces. The base has a small radius the others are straight.

3. Gaspar 8.25″ Tall.

4. Shephard Boy with Lamb 6.75″ Tall

2001

1. Angel of Piece 8.5″ Tall

2. Balthazar 8.5″ Tall

2002

1. Standing Donkey 5.5″ tall

2. Melchoir 5.5′ tall

2003

1. Angel of Hope 8.25″ Tall

2. 2 Sheep 3″ Tall

Angel of Hope Backstamp.

Notice the two small marks under 漏LENOX. The mark on the left is Year of Issue 2003. The mark on the right is Year of Manufacture 2003.

Please see my China Jewels Backstamps Guide for more information about the Lenox backstamp dates and marks.

2004

1. Kneeling Camel 4.25″ High

2. Shepherd with Lamb 4.25″ Tall

2005

1. Drummer Boy 6.25″ Tall

2. Set of two Angels, Angel of Hope and Angel of Peace.
3. Set of three Kings

2006

1. Ox 3.25″ High

2. Standing Camel 7.25″ High

2007

1. Water Boy 7″ High
2. Fisherman 8.25″ High

2008

1. Fruit Market Maiden

2. Baker’s Daughter

Proper care for your Lenox Porcelain Sculptures

• Clean with mild soap and warm water.

• Pat gently dry with a soft cloth.

• Do not scrub or use abrasives.

• Dust often; keep stored in a curio cabinet behind glass if possible