The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. The traditional look had the nutcracker as a king, soldier or policeman as these were the authority figures of the 18th and 19th centuries. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers nutcracker in. Humpty dumpty steinbach german nutcracker s857 limited edition. After the end of their workday, the miners carved figures and scenes of their. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Altogether the mountains extend a length of 90 miles and a. Dressed in red and gold this miniature austrian guard german nutcracker stands about 5 12 inches tall and was made in the place where the original wooden nutcrackers were first made over 100 years ago in seiffen germany. Traditional german nutcracker figures are handmade in seiffen region in germany with certificat.
Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. Glasser toy maker smoker nutcracker germany new no box. And even with the nutcrackers prevalence, it can be difficult to find an authentic german nutcracker. It lies in the south of the german state saxonia and nowadays is certainly one of the most beautiful and most traditional regions in germany. We carry many sizes, including hardtofind giant nutcrackers, as well as styles such as decorative, sports team, and character nutcrackers. The quintessential icon of christmas, the nutcracker dates back to the early 18th century. German nutcrackers authentic nutcrackers from germany. Ornativity nutcrackers hanging ornament figures christmas mini wooden king and soldier nutcracker ornativity. The traditional erzgebirge nutcracker from erzgebirge region in germany has a grim look and bares his teeth as if he is angry. In 1872 wilhelm fuchtner, known as the father of the nutcracker, made the first commercial production of nutcrackers using the lathe to create many of the same design.
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Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. Read on to learn more about the history of the nutcracker and how they evolved into todays form. See more ideas about nutcracker, german nutcrackers, nutcracker christmas. Carrying on the tradition of their german predecessors with their holzknackl nutcrackers, kathe wohlfahrt artists painstakingly create stunning pieces by hand, creating christmas heirlooms for your home. The idea of a limited nutcracker produced an overwhelming response because it contributed to the collectability of the nutcrackers and greatly increased their value. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. Rich deposits of gold, silver and tin brought prosperity to the region during the 15 th17 th century.
New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. The most famous nutcracker carvings come from sonneberg in thuringia also a center of dollmaking and as part of the industry of wooden toymaking in the ore mountains. Get the best deals on german nutcracker when you shop the largest online selection at. Build your familys traditions with that perfect one today. Christmas nutcrackers made in germany wooden nutcracker. Product 14 brown, red and white tootsie roll wooden christmas nutcracker figure. Remember to decorate your dining room with your german nutcracker collection. Hallmark keepsake 2019 year dated a a christmas story ralphie gets a gift pink bunny. Things are a bit different with the decorative nutcracker figurines. Standing wooden nutcrackers in the form of soldiers and kings were shown in the sonneberg and erzgebirge regions of germany by 1800 and in 1830, the term nussknacker appeared in the dictionary of the brothers grim. German nutcrackers in the shape of soldiers or kings have been in use since the 15th century.
The erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the east of germany. Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870. Christmas nutcracker from erzgebirge germany german wooden. Nutcracker dolls, also known as christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines most commonly made to resemble a toy soldier. When herr steinbach crossed the atlantic, he visited many collector shows and spoke to both existing collectors and those who were interested in starting a collection.
I had a nutcracker or two growing up, gaily dressed as soldiers and watching over me as i slept. Originally, christmas nutcrackers were made in erzgebirge which is a mountainous region in germany and were designed to symbolize the upper class, military personnel, and other high authority figures in germany. Mar 14, 2017 the world famous steinbach nutcrackers are produced in the german erzgebirge region. Buy beautiful authentic german christmas nutcrackers made in germany. According to the late great herr steinbach of steinbach gmbh, a nutcracker is a symbolic figure, one that gives happiness and protects your family. All steinbach nutcrackers are handcrafted in germany. Tchaikovskys popular 1882 ballet the nutcracker made these toys a worldwide symbol of the childhood magic of christmas, but woodcarved nutcracker figurines date back to at least the fifteenth century as a large cottage industry in forested rural areas of germany. Balsam hill brings to you the timeless appeal of a classic holiday favorite with our impressive line of christmas nutcrackers. The carving of nutcrackers as well as of religious figures and of cribs developed as a cottage industry in forested rural areas of germany. The decorative nutcracker has been a popular german novelty piece for over 200 years now. They are handpainted using bright colors and they come in different sizes.
The most effective and longlasting nutcrackers are made with a solid metal plate and a rubber cap. Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers, royalties, miners, and tradesmen. A personal story about how i celebrated holidays when i was a kid and how i fell in love with my first nutcracker. Nutcrackers are a huge part of christmas decorating. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. According to tradition, nutcrackers represent strength and power, and they are symbols of good luck and goodwill. The nutcracker erzgebirge from wood is a traditional german christmas decoration. Steinbach nutcracker production in germany youtube. Nutcracker high quality workmanship high customer satisfaction. They were often given as gifts, and at some point they became associated with christmas season. German made nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers, royalties, miners, and tradesmen. However, nutcracking devices have had a longstemming evolution for a few thousand years.
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Produced for generations by skilled german woodcrafters, the first authoritarian nutcracker figures were created by commoners as a. German nutcrackers and the nutcracker ballet cuckoo forest. Altogether the mountains extend a length of 90 miles and a width of 25 miles. The most common nutcracker is the in the form of a wooden soldier, which weve had for about 200 years now. The erzgebirgepalace offers the complete world of the german erzgebirge folkart to collectors and enthusiasts of traditional wooden gifts and woodcarving decorations made in germany. As a very special gift we recommend steinbach nutcrackers limited editions, kwo mozart orchestra, schwibbogen dresdner frauenkirche and christmas pyramids with.
For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest. The origin of this wooden figurine goes back to the 17th century in the erzgebirge, a mountain area near the czech border. One origin story attributes the creation of the first nutcracker doll to a craftsman from seiffen. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop for premium handcrafts made in germany. Unfollow german nutcrackers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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Find great deals on ebay for nutcracker and nutcracker steinbach. While it is fairly easy to find a nutcracker at christmasthemed stores and toy shops around the world, chances of finding a specific model are increased by looking online like on ebay. Nutcracker dolls originate from late17th century germany, particularly the ore mountains german. In the german erzgebirge ore mountains the most famous nutcracker was born the original german erzgebirge nutcracker. History of german nutcrackers get a nutcracker for your home. Northlight seasonal junior mints wooden christmas nutcracker figure. Our collection includes both traditional and unconventional nutcrackers. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Steinbachgerman nutcrackers, steinbach nutcrackers, steinbach nutcracker. The erzgebirge ore mountains is a low mountain range in the east of germany. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger weihnachtswer. The steinbach nutcrackers, ulbricht nutcrackers, kwo incense smokers, large glaesser christmas pyramids, beautiful musix boxes and the schwibbogen by mueller kleinkunst belong to figureheads of german erzgebirge craftsmanship.
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