The nutcrackers were placed on dining tables to serve as a fun and entertaining center of conversation while diners awaited their final course. Available in green, this design first appeared as a coachman dressed in red. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. Vintage german nutcracker erzgebirge kinglight blue. Much like the lever nutcrackers, they operated by a handle in its back.
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Traditional nutcrackers can be found all over germany, but especially in the erzgebirge region. This is a vintage wood nutcracker, 11 58 inches tall. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Extensive selection of german pyramids, you will find smokers that burn our imported german incense. 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. Made in germany by holzkunst christian ulbricht 2018 introduction 14 inches 30,0 cm.
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Typical motifs are state authorities like kings, soldiers and policemen. Of impact force, pressure, slingshots and cracking nuts. Especially if one looks at a worldwide perspective this is an interesting fact. Vintage seiffener expertic vero wooden nutcracker made in germany with box. 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 most beloved and collectible in europe. These devices, also known as nutbiters, usually resembled a humorous human figure. Christian ulbricht handcrafted in germany since 1928.
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Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. Spending a couple of hundred bucks on a german nutcracker only to get cracked by the nuts. They are handpainted using bright colors and they come in different sizes. Towns like seiffen and annabergbuchholz are full of authentic nutcrackers. Wait a little while until the glue has dried, and you can crack the hardest nut with your newlymade. Really cool nutcrackers is a small home based hobby in a small town in north carolina, veteran owned and operated.
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Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Extra large premium classic small miniatures natural little riders. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Vintage germany gdr gahlenz wood nutcracker lumberjack. By giving these authorities the character and look of a nutcracker the erzgebirge craftsmen expressed some protest and criticism without risking their lives. The most effective and longlasting nutcrackers are made with a solid metal plate and a rubber cap. Fine handcrafted gifts made in the erzgebirge region. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Made in germany by christian ulbricht classic collection natural wood finish 2016 introduction 1114 inches 28,5 cm. Nutcrackers the quintessential icon of christmas, the nutcracker dates back to the early 18th century. Steinbach christmas nutcrackers 1991now for sale ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A personal story about how i celebrated holidays when i was a kid and how i fell in love with my first nutcracker. Get the best deals on christmas nutcrackers 1946 1990.
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Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german. Instead of getting stuck in a rut, check out these five christmas tree ideas that transform your evergreen into a work of art. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade. This miniature german nutcracker stands only about 5 14 inches tall, and is a fine example of the great craftsmanship.
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You can show only products from one manufacturer using the below dropdown. The legend says that a nutcracker represents power and strength and serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family from evil spirits and danger. The standing wooden soldier nutcracker, the iconic nutcracker that we know today, was first made in the sonneberg and ezerberge regions of eastern germany in the early 19 th century. Attention to detail is a trade mark of each nutcracker from ulbricht including these traditional classic, woodturned wonders. 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. German made lace linens pyramids, smokers, nutcrackers. Erzgebirgische original made in germany wood nutcracker solider 10 eh. This fellow adds to the ulbricht collection of 12 inch nutcrackers with a soldier at attention wearing a tall decorated hat with arms at his side. Christmas nutcrackers made in germany wooden nutcracker. For more photos of the germany tour 2011 check out our facebook page. 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. The german author jacob grimm 17851865 described nutcrackers as idols that are made to exorcize evil spirits.
The history of nutcrackers according to german folklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to your family and protect your home. Has one small knick in paint on back of arm see photo. Made in germany by christian ulbricht gmbh 2014 introduction 1014 inches. Cut out four small woodstrips and glue them onto the base plate. The entire range of smaller ulbricht nutcrackers has been expanded in 2014 with some wonderful and detailed new designs including this royal coachman.
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