This hand-painted St. Nicholas figure stands in a long red robe trimmed in soft fur, holding a tiny satchel of toys as though pausing at the hearth. His colours are gently muted, giving him the look of an heirloom rather than something new from a shop window.

The finish is lightly aged to suggest a life spent watching over many Christmas Eves. Set him upon the mantel, a windowsill or the centre of a festive display and he will quietly preside over the season with warmth and kindness.

A small guardian of good cheer, year after year.