Steinbach nutcrackers have always been enjoyed for their whimsical expressions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Figurative nutcrackers are a good luck symbol in germany, and a folktale recounts that a puppetmaker won a nutcracking challenge by creating a doll with a mouth for a lever to crack the nuts. A gorgeous nutcracker from germany by old world christmas. The most common german nutcrackers material is metal. For more of two centuries the steinbach family had been producing fine wooden products such as steinbach nutcrackers, incense smokers and wooden ornaments. Richard glasser nutcrackers made in seiffen, germany glaesser rg nutcrackers richard glasser founded in 1932, the firm officially known as erzgebirgische volkskunst richard glasser gmbh seiffen began producing wooden articles in the 1940s. Steinbach christmas legends irish man musical german christmas nutcracker. Get the best deals on german nutcracker when you shop the largest online. Wood nutcrackers in germany have been in use since the 14th or 15th century. Here we have a selection of absolutely beautiful christian ulbricht nutcrackers.
Nutcrackers in the form of wood carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. The leavenworth nutcracker museum shows an 1880 miner of wilhelm fuchtner along with a miner presently made in the fuchtner family workshops. Especially if one looks at a worldwide perspective this is an interesting fact. Owners of christmas treasures patrick and nancy with karolin steinbach and karla steinbach on location in hohenhameln, germany where steinbach nutcrackers are handcrafted and made in germany. Simply steinbach christmas nutcracker german nutcrackers. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the christmas sleigh. In german tradition, the dolls are symbols of good luck, frightening away malevolent spirits. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Grower german wood christmas nutcracker made in germany. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade. Nutcrackers are a huge part of christmas decorating. In legend, the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits. Nm the history of nutcrackers leavenworth nutcracker museum.
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Build your familys traditions with that perfect one today. While nearly all nutcrackers from before the first half of the 20th century are functional, a significant proportion of modern nutcrackers are primarily. Steinbach nutcrackers are perhaps the most recognized of all hand crafted nutcrackers produced in germany and are collected by thousands in the united states and around the world. However, nutcracking devices have had a longstemming evolution for a few thousand years. As this was a tumultuous time in germany, the steinbach family was forced to move many times and eventually settled in erzgebirge, germany and worked as silver, iron, tin and nickel. For more photos of the germany tour 2011 check out our facebook page. Looking for wonderful shops to find locally made christmas ornamentsdecorations especially german nutcrackers or smo. However, nutcrackers also possess a rich history that goes back about 300 years. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop for premium handcrafts made in germany. Wooden nutcrackers made primarily for decorative purposes entered the avenue to fame in the 18 th century.
Side trips to strasbourg, france and salzburg and vienna, austria. Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers, royalties, miners, and tradesmen. Mr easter bunny playing the accordion german wooden nutcracker made in germany for sale. Steinbachs main factory and headquarters is located in marienberg, in the erzgebirge region of saxony in germany. Christmas nutcrackers made in germany wooden nutcracker. By noreen malone for most people, christmas nutcrackers the kind that look like little men call to mind. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
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Today many wooden toy soldier nutcrackers are manufactured in germany to meet the demands of. In the german erzgebirge ore mountains the most famous nutcracker was born the original german erzgebirge nutcracker. Steinbach nutcrackers carry with them a sense of tradition as well as an abundance of stories and legends of the past. Clean and intact, with bright colors and intact label. Buy direct and safe steinbach nutcrackers from the original manufacturer in germany. Note the beautiful detail and the expert hand work of these gorgeous nutcrackers. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline. The aroma of hot mulled wine wafts through the air. Oct 11, 20 handcrafted wooden nutcrackers from artisans in germanys erzgebirge region. Richard glasser nutcrackers made in seiffen, germany. Best place to buy authentic german nutcrackers rick. The industry still treats them as the finest maker of nutcrackers in history. Nutcracker dolls, also known as christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines most commonly made to resemble a toy soldier.
Steinbach nutcracker production in germany youtube. Explore our diversity and enjoy our products, because. In bavaria oberammergau the skilled craftsmen carved nutcrackers with oriental motives while in south tyrol, nowadays a german speaking northern province of italy, funny nutcrackers simply to enjoy the people were crafted. The bottom has the sticker from the importer old world christmas of spokane.
Steinbach nutcracker ltd edit merlin the magician smoker 15877500 box s 830. All steinbach nutcrackers are handcrafted in germany. The company is still located in erzgebirge or ore mountains in order to have easy access to highquality timber. Get the best deals on german nutcracker when you shop the largest. Nutcrackers have always been enjoyed for their whimsical expressions. Steinbach le christmas legends german santa nutcracker made germany. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. See more ideas about german nutcrackers, nutcracker christmas and artisan. Outside germany particularly in the united states the nutcracker has many collectors and enthusiast and the steinbach nutcrackers are the most popular among them.
To be able to use steinbach german nutrackers official in full range, we recommend activating javascript in your browser. Over the past 10 years, kurt adlers hollywood nutcrackers collection has been some of the most highly soughtafter, popular items. It ships from germany so no free shipping and the ship time estimates were very long though i got it in 10 days. And street lanterns glow day and night with colourful christmas motifs. This is the real deal in hand made german hardwood nutcrackers. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. The steinbach family made their fortune mining, but their legacy is in. Steinbach king german nutcracker for my son robb born in germany nutcracker. The stamp underneath reads original steinbach volkskunst aus hohenhameln from west germany.
They are handpainted using bright colors and they come in different sizes. The most popular origin story of nutcrackers in germany is that a wealthy farmer wanted to improve his productivity and was frustrated by the slow process of shelling nuts and offered a reward for the best solution. Made in seiffen in the erzegebrige region of germany, the christian ulbricht family has been in existence since 1928 and their incredibly detailed nutcracker snd smokers are among the. Frieburg, munich, up the romantic road to rothenberg, heidleburg. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, german nutcrackers and nutcracker sweet. Steinbach has been making german nutcrackers for 200 years. Nutcrackers carry with them a sense of tradition as well as an abundance of stories and legends of the past. Seiffen, germany giant nutcrackers stand sentinel in shop doorways. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth.
Steinbach signed troll king arthur with chalice german wood christmas nutcracker. In nuremburg, germany today, the christkind is still a beloved character, and a contest is held every other year to select a girl to play her in city events at christmastime. Since the area of the erzgebirge lies in the former german democratic republic, the marienberg workshop was built after the communist occupation had finally ended. This is the nutcracker that inspired our ginger cottage line. The most effective and longlasting nutcrackers are made with a solid metal plate and a rubber cap. About us the history of the steinbach nutcracker family starts in 1284 with erwin steinbach, a famous architect and master builder who lived in strasburg, germany.
The more elaborate their decorations, the stronger their powers. The world famous steinbach nutcrackers are produced in the german erzgebirge region. Of impact force, pressure, slingshots and cracking nuts. Steinbach nutcrackers world famous made in germany. The christmas tree he carries fully slides out of his hand. Sn made in germany doctor with mask nutcracker german. The design is exceptional featuring a detailed swedish officer.