Distributed since 1978 by the Roman Company, Fontanini is a famous brand of Nativity scenes for collectors. The House of Fontanini was founded in 1908 by Emanuele Fontanini in Bagni di Lucca in Tuscany. The company today is run by his great-grandson, Emanuele Fontanini, with other members of the family -- Stefano, Marco, Luca, and Alessandro.
The scenes come in various sizes and are sold in sets and in individual pieces. The Holy Family, the shepherds, the wise men, and various animals make up the bulk of sales in addition to various styles of stables. The basic Nativity sets can be expanded to include many figurines which are not generally available in standard cribs, such as villagers, musicians, winemakers, and Evem, the innkeeper's wife. It is also possible to purchase additional buildings, such as the synagogue and the carpenter's shop. Many of the additional figurines are only available for a certain time. www.roman.com
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