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Miniature tree - gold plated 6cm
Miniature tree - gold plated 6cm
Specifications
Specifications
Description
Description
This magical miniature Christmas tree from Hans Christian Andersen takes the cosy atmosphere to the next level.
When you place these pine trees of different sizes together, an almost magical atmosphere comes over the Christmas table or windowsill.
The figure is based on Hans Christian’s fairy tale about the Pine Tree and his beautiful paper cuttings. The illustration of the Christmas tree includes a star on top. The original cuttings comprise two layers and are folded down the middle so that the figure can stand upright with elves and geese at the base.
The Christmas tree is made of brass and has an 18-carat gold coating. It measures 6 cm, making it the smallest object in the ‘Classic Pine Tree’ collection. The pine tree is also available in 9 cm, 11 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm.
The Story of the Pine Tree
This fairy tale has an essential message: Remember to appreciate what you have right now! Stop thinking that your happiness is a thing yet to come! On the surface, the story is about the short life of the pine tree, but it is also about our short time on earth—and how personal vanity can get in the way of experiencing the joy that each moment has to offer. ‘Gone! Gone!’ the pine tree says at the end of the story, withering away in the corner of the courtyard. ‘If only I had been happy when I could have been! Gone! Gone!’