Hi Suzanne,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Glockenbergman and Glockenengel - "Bell Miners" and "Bell Angels" are common German Christmas decorations, especially from regions like Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains), which is famous for its handcrafted wooden ornaments. You’ll often see Glockenengel on Christmas pyramids or as tree ornaments, ringing bells or holding musical instruments.

Both are deeply tied to German Christmas traditions; the angels symbolize light and divine protection while the miners celebrate earthly labor and light. The ringing bells tie into themes of calling in the season and warding off darkness.

While antique versions can bring quite high sums - high three-figures, occasionally low four-figures, the modern equivalents are much more modest when sold at auction; you'd likely realize $200-300 for the pair of sold together.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A pair of near vintage German Christmas Bell Figures
in the folk tradition, made in Germany by G. Lutherer, circa 1980s
One a Glockbergman, the other a Glockenengel, with candles, bells and overhead fans.
Each about 16 inches tall overall.
CONDITION: Unused.
PROVENANCE: Original owner
$ 200-300 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia