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Standing wooden nutcrackers in the form of soldiers and kings were shown in the. Karolin steinbach at christmas treasures september 2010. At christmas central, we carry a wide variety of nutcracker decorations. Wooden nutcracker black and white jacket and fur hat with stripes 10 inch. Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers, royalties, miners, and tradesmen. In legend, the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits. This is the first nutcracker in the steinbach millennium nutcracker series.
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Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. Collecting nutcrackers explore the nutcracker tradition. This santa nutcracker is covered in genuine swarovski crystals and is part of a new generation of nutcrackers made in germany by the respected erzgebirge firm, kwo. Most of these nutcrackers have been signed by the previous family owner, karla steinbach. For example, find a walnutshaped nutcracker in germany. The coin that the herr steinbach nutcracker holds represents the new european currency and the future of their homeland. Nutcrackers in the form of wood carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers nutcracker in.
The most effective and longlasting nutcrackers are made with a solid metal plate and a rubber cap. The frame workshop displays one of the largest selections of authentic german nutcrackers in wisconsin. Today, many people collect themed nutcrackers, displaying them during the holidays or even throughout the year. When the holiday ballet became popular in the united states in the early 1950s, demand for nutcrackers increased tremendously. Onenutcracker from anri has eyes that change colors from blue to brown when you lift the lever. Contact service faq imprint deutsch english portuguese japanese czech christian ulbricht handcrafted in germany since 1928. The nutcracker ballet greatly popularized the nutcracker. You can show only products from one manufacturer using the below dropdown. Breast cancer nutcrackers and more nutcracker ballet gifts. May 11, 2018 my blog about the really cool nutcrackers i make.
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German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Famous persons german nutcrackers, incense smokers. We create sport themed nutcrackers for your childs bedroom or the family room, chef nutcrackers for the kitchen, princess and lady nutcrackers for little girls rooms, soldiers and. Nutcrackers the finest in german made nutcrackers from christian ulbricht, christian steinbach, richard glasser, kwo, muller and many other firms from the erzgebirgische ore mountain region. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade. Of impact force, pressure, slingshots and cracking nuts. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. Humpty dumpty steinbach german nutcracker s857 limited edition. According to tradition, nutcrackers represent strength and power, and they are symbols of good luck and goodwill. Kurt adler hollywood night stars nutcracker, 19inch kurt adler. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. Steinbach handmade german bird hunter nutcracker with box. For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest.
Our traditionally designed nutcrackers come in many different colors, outfits. A small garage business that makes custom nutcrackers, traditional nutcrackers, holiday nutcrackers. We offer nutcrackers to fit any decor theme, or area of the house. Rare steinbach lady liberty limited edition german nutcracker s1666. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. 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.
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