Porcelain Light House with Nativity Scene for Tea Lights, Hand-Painted – Vintage Christmas Decor 1970s/80s

An atmospheric porcelain light house shaped like a little Christmas house with a nativity scene: the Holy Family, the Christ Child in the manger, ox and donkey and a guardian angel on the roof – hand-painted in red, gold, blue and white.

Effect

With a tea light inside, warm light shines through star cut-outs and arched windows – a little Christmas miracle for a windowsill, mantelpiece or Advent table.

Details & Condition

• Material: glazed porcelain, hand-painted, gold accents
• Size: approx. 10 cm high, 7 cm wide, 6 cm deep / 3.9 × 2.8 × 2.4 in
• Design: hollow, opening at the back for a tea light
• Date: 1970s–1980s
• Condition: used with character; light soot marks at the rear opening and fine stable glaze crazing on the base – please see photos

Safety Note

Never leave burning tea lights unattended; use only tea lights in aluminium or glass cups and place on a heat-resistant surface.

Care

Wipe off soot with a slightly damp cloth; not dishwasher safe.

At the scouts' flea market in Zwettl the light house stood among Advent wreaths and straw stars – and a scout had already placed a tea light inside so everyone could see how it glows.

A light for the Holy Night — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop