I am not sure where to ask about these, can someone help

Figure 3 by Anthony DePasquale posted Dec 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

Figure 3 by Anthony DePasquale posted Dec 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

Figure 2 by Anthony DePasquale posted Dec 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

Figure 2 by Anthony DePasquale posted Dec 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

Figures 1 by Anthony DePasquale posted Dec 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

Figures 1 by Anthony DePasquale posted Dec 12, 2015 at 11:36 AM

These are figurines from France and Italy, very old from a relative. Anyone have any info on them? Any Value, I have about 25 of them.

 

Pics didn't come through ?

 

Welcome!
Try re-sizing your photos to 480 x 640 or vice versa.

 

The Album they're in is set to Private. That's why we can see them.

 

You mean 'can't' don't you?

 

Sorry, "can't" see them. Trying to do too many things at once.

 

Now?

 

Now they show up!

Looks like from 2 different sets (at least) - one Nativity and one "farm?"

I take it none have any markings anywhere?

 

One set says France one set says Italy

 

Aunt is about 95 I am guessing they about 40 yrs old. When she traveled alot.

 

I will look for other Markings.

 

Are the 2 men in hats carrying rifles over their shoulders?

 

no just some kind of sticks

 

It helps if you take pictures against a plain background. That rug is very distracting but because you were used to it and were thinking about the figures you probably did not even see it there.

 

Nativity sets have been made in Germany, Italy and Japan, in plaster, chalk, and paper mache. The basic plastic sets are generally made in Japan and Hong Kong. Fontanini makes the plastic sets from Italy, but are generally marked and the quality is much higher.

Your larger baby Jesus looks to be from the 60s-70s, judging on the color. I can't see the details of the other set.

I sell nativity pieces year round. The Italian pieces tend to do better than the Japanese.

 

I will inventory and take better photos. Are they worth enough money to be worthy of selling, or shall I just keep them in the family.

 

I sell in a B&M, my prices range from 3-20 a piece depending on the origin, age, quality and condition. Usually people are trying to replace lost or broken pieces from their own set. Fontanini brings more and sells the best.

 

Are you sure those bottom aren't cast iron ? If so,they may be older and been repainted at some point.

 

johnny - not cast iron, but pot metal or if heavy, then possibly lead.