Nativity scene

This nativity scene is hand built from tinplate. The sculptural form, alluding to Christmas, is primarily intended for collectors.

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©Carolina Abreu

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José Vieira

São Torcato, Portugal

José Vieira is quite remarkable when it comes to shaping galvanised tin, copper and brass. In his 50s, he runs his inherited tinsmithing workshop near ...

London

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