During the Christmas season, windows throughout the Saxony area of Germany are lit with the soft lights of Schwibbögen, or Christmas arches. These traditional displays reach back over 270 years to the silver mines of the Erzgebirge in Germany, and the first Schwibbögen, made out of wrought iron, are thought to have originated in the town of Johanngeorgenstadt.
An exceptional decorative piece for the holiday season, the Christmas Schwibbogen is a true masterpiece of German craftsmanship from the Erz Mountains. A high degree of handcrafting precision and the most sophisticated workmanship are evident in the steam shaped arch, seven beech wood candle holders, and in the metal candle holder insets which are galvanized in an antique French style to create a harmonious and stylish overall picture. Under the arch, sits the wooden manger of hand brushed pine and bear figures Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus - the smallest Teddy Bear ever made by Steiff - dressed in silk, cotton, and linen, becomes an eye catcher with a special ambiance. Other mohair characters enhance the nativity scene in a traditional way. All Teddy Bears in this stunning Christmas arrangement are classic pieces with moveable heads, arms, and legs. The Schwibbogen set includes two sets of original Steiff candles imprinted with the Steiff logo.
