New 2023 Fontanini Introductions!
TOUR FIGURE: 2023 Fontanini Tour Exclusive figure of Lamech, Farmer in 5" scale 20-57062
EVENT ORNAMENT: Fontanini 2023 Event Ornament Holy Family in Gold Wreath 20-57023
Fontanini 2023 Limited Edition in 5" scale Japheth, Boy with Staff & Lamb 20-57119; New for 2023 in the 5" size: Fontanini 5" Heirloom Nativity Eliana, Girl Villager is new for 2023 20-54126; Fontanini 5" Heirloom Nativity Zillah, Sitting Villager is new for 2023 20-54124; Fontanini 5" Heirloom Nativity Thomas, Rug Merchant is a reintroduction with new color palette Fontanini 5” Eder, Sheep Shearer 59815 is a reintroduction of the 2019 Tour Event figure with new color palette. Fontanini 5" Heirloom Nativity Sofi, Shepherdess is a reintroduction of the 2019 Limited Edition figure with new color palette. Fontanini 5" Heirloom Nativity Teman, Hunter is a reintroduction with new color palette 54046
In the 7-1/2" size, make sure to see Isaiah, Shepherd with Lamb 20-52791; Azarel, Sitting Shepherd with Harp 20-52792; Ethan, Boy Shepherd with Goat 20-52799; the Bethlehem Inn; Lighted Campfire; Town Well; Bird Shelter; Standing donkey; Standing Cow the 2021 Lighted Shepherd's Tent; Animal Corral and Goats
New for 2022 in the 12" is Susanna, Villager. Also, see the newer 12" Fontanini Miriam 20-52929; Beth 20-52927 and David 20-52928. And, for the collectors of the 3.5" Fontanini see the new Goats 20-55094 and Dogs 20-55107
FREE SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER OF $100 OR MORE.
Meet Emanuele Fontanini at Mosack's!
Mosack's will host a personal appearance by a Fontanini family member. The personality attending this event is Emanuele Fontanini!
Emanuele will sign your Fontanini purchases before and during the event. If you are unable to attend our event and meet Emanuele, he will sign any pre-purchased Fontanini that Mosack's will hold for him to sign. While you are attending the event, Emanuele will sign your Fontanini purchases between 2:00 - 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 7, 2023. In addition to Emanuele signing your Fontanini figures purchased during the event, he will also sign two additional pieces you bring from home.
Mosack’s Christian Gifts & Books 8,000 sq. ft. store is located at
7633 Mentor Avenue in
Mentor, OH 44060
Event Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Event Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Event Product: The event-related products include the 2023 Fontanini Tour Exclusive figure of Lamech, Farmer in 5" scale 57062, the Special Event Ornament of Holy Family in Gold Wreath 4" 57023, and the Nativity Story Book 50320. Also, see the 2023 Fontanini Limited Edition figure, Japheth, Boy Shepherd in 5" scale 57119 Mosack's has on display a variety of Fontanini products, including multiple sizes of nativity sets, open stock figures, buildings, accessories and giftware items such as glitterdomes, Christmas ornaments, angels and more.
FREE SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER OF $100 OR MORE. BUILD YOUR OWN FAMILY FONTANINI NATIVITY
Step by Step Guide:
- Choose a Fontanini Holy Family
- Pick a Stable
- Add Fontanini Figures to your Fontanini Nativity Collection
Mosack's has, in stock, the full line of Fontanini Nativities, Glitterdomes, Christmas Ornaments, Angels, and Giftware by Roman, Inc. Our Fontanini selection is quite extensive!
FREE SHIPPING ON ANY ORDER OF $100 OR MORE. Fontanini Nativities available in the following sizes: 3.5", 5", 7.5", 12", 18", 27", 50" and 70"
Fontanini Nativities are carried by some of the most prestigious stores in our nation and around the world. There are individuals and families across the country who collect each beautiful, new piece when it is introduced. Mosack's Christian Gifts & Books is happy to be one of these fine, prestigious stores and we look forward to serving you.
HISTORY OF FONTANINI
Already a world-famous name in Italian craftsmanship for 65 years before the Fontanini Nativities became widely available in the United States beginning in 1973 through Roman as the exclusive distributor for Fontanini products, the much sought-after collection was prized for its lifelike sculpting, meticulous hand painting and attention to detail. The partnership with Roman has made Fontanini the most popular nativities in America.
The family patriarch and company founder, Emanuele Fontanini, embarked on his career of figurine crafting in 1893 as a talented 13-year-old apprentice to an artist in Bagni di Lucca, an area of Tuscany known for its great arts and crafts. Fontanini expanded his knowledge and skill in art through travels to European cities. He returned to Bagni di Lucca to launch his company in 1908, using money earned from the sale of his wares throughout the continent.
Working with the finest painters and sculptors in tuscany, Fontanini began crafting figures and decorations of heirloom quality in a single room shop. In time, Fontanini gained recognition and acclaim for its work and Emanuele Fontanini's sons Ugo, Mario and Aldo joined him in the business. As the family earned acclaim for fine masterpieces, the Fontaninis expanded into creating a broader selection of fine nativities and Mario took on the leadership role at Fontanini in 1936. Later, Mario's sons, Ugo, Mariano and Piero became the third generation to head up the rapidly growing enterprise. Founder and family patriarch Emanuele died in 1977 at the age of 97 with Fontanini well established and ready for continued growth. Although no longer housed in the cherished room used by Emanuele in the early 1900's, Fontanini continues to operate in the village of its founding. Today, the namesake of his great grandfather, Emanuele, along with his brother, Stefano, have assumed leadership roles in the family business.
It was fitting that Fontanini would distinguish itself as the premier designer and maker of heirloom quality nativities and figures; for it was in another Italian village, hundreds of years earlier, that St. Francis of Assisi introduced the celebration of Christ's birth with a living nativity. It is also the custom of Italian families to sculpt figures of people of all walks of life as they pay homage to the newborn King. Fontanini focuses on this illustrious heritage and devotes both talent and skill to the production of their collection.
