German made nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers, royalties, miners, and tradesmen. Explore the quality selection of handcrafted german nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region germany available only at or in person at old world accents, richmond, va. Many other modern makers are representedchristian ulbricht, lothar junghanel, klaus mertens, franz karl, o. Christian steinbach nutcrackers the christmas sleigh. He performed under the stage name germain the wizard. Your one stop german source little germany if we should not have your looked for item in stock we are trying to get it for you. The balanchine nutcracker, made in 1954 for new york city ballet and danced each year by the company, has its imperfections. With wolfgang volz, rufus beck, hannes jaenicke, florence joy.
These king nutcrackers are made by german craftsmen. This german nutcracker is ready for easter painted in pastel colors and has fur around hat and beard. Sep, 2011 german nutcrackers how they are made, hand made in germany nussknackerherstellung richard glasser seiffen. This stained king is certainly a classic model among nutcrackers designs and has the rich wood tones that show through. Steinbach volkskunst german wooden nutcracker chubby sailor s21 lifesaver. The firtree was a particularly german manifestation of christmas and was. It is not from the currently available collections offered by holzkunst christian ulbricht, but from an earlier small german ulbricht company where gunther ulbricht partnered with franz karl to create and hand paint these hunters from early times. Wooden nutcrackers are produced in the erzgebirge region since the 19th century. German nutcrackers by fuchtner company in seiffen germany. Build your familys traditions with that perfect one today.
Rare erzgebirgische volkskunst franz karl 14 train conductor nutcracker germany. Kwo nutcrackers are crafted by hand in the erzgebirge mountain region of germany. All in stock allen design clocks are being closed out. Steinbach nutcrackers world famous made in germany. For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest materials in our worldfamous nutcrackers. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade. 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.
Ulbricht nutcrackers christian ulbricht nutcrackers. Choose a different manufacturer or show all products within this category. Find ballet and dance listings germany by bachtrack for. Hoffmans classic story, the nutcracker and the mouseking is the tale of a spoiled prince who lives in a magnificent palace with his magician uncle, drosselmeier. Dec 04, 2006 the life of laura ingalls wilder tribute little house on the prairie tv show theme song duration. She ran the theater, along with karl winkler, until her death in 1930.
The christmas haus offers authentic german merchandise with fair prices and friendly customer service, which includes traditions weve honored since our. Karl germain, born charles mattmueller, february 12, 1878 august 9, 1959 was an american magician and lawyer. Dec 11, 2017 if you dont already own a nutcracker for this christmas season, maybe it is time. Nutcrackers are surely the most popular products of our erzgebirge wooden toy makers. Carvings by famous names like junghanel, klaus mertens, karl, olaf kolbe, petersen, christian ulbricht, and especially the steinbach nutcrackers have become collectors items. Steinbachs main factory and headquarters is located in marienberg, in the erzgebirge region of saxony in germany. Tuck says bronners has sold more than a thousand of those.
Christmas holiday santa snowman nutcracker train salt and pepper shaker set of 3. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. After winklers retirement in 1933, the married couple hilmar and aera binter directed it until 1957. The magic of the nutcracker being presented by dancenter north is a truly brilliant and dazzling spectacle of lavish costuming, precise and beautiful dancing, detailed and elaborate sets and magic. The first limited edition steinbach nutcracker was king ludwig ii with 3000 pieces.
The figures are made of regional wood like beech and spruce, painted in bright colours and decorated with fine materials like fur, braids and chains. Firefighter nutcracker by franz karl the christmas haus. Small differences, including slight imperfections and variations in coloring and woodgrain, are what make each handcrafted piece unique. Karolin steinbach at christmas treasures september 2010. Black forest gifts has added several items and also lower prices to the closeout section of our web site, check out the savings at the following line. The leavenworth nutcracker museum boasts a bronze nutcracker that dates back to approximately 200 b. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen rg irish man nutcracker germany tall. Dancenter north presents the magic of the nutcracker, the largest and most lavish nutcracker in lake county.
Authentic nutcrackers the german christmas shop usa. For sale is a 14 inch tall hand crafted and hand painted wooden nutcracker from franz karl of germany. Traditional german nutcrakers from kwo, richard glaesser, christian ulbricht, steinbach, fuchtner all handcrafted from the erzgebirge. Theres a wellworn tale that when christopher radko was a child, he knocked down the family christmas tree and broke nearly 1,000 precious glass ornaments. This signed gunther ulbricht smoker is a unique incense burner from another time. Shipping charges may apply all sizes in inches are approximate. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Pages in category german magicians the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. Kwo authentic german nutcracker austrior emperor franz.
Erzgebirge nutcracker the wooden toy woodworker excellent condition. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Erzgebirge nutcracker in christmas nutcrackers 1991now. Erzgebirgische volkskunst erich schoenherr gmbh 09375 herold hand made in germany. Outside germany particularly in the united states the nutcracker has many collectors and enthusiast and the steinbach nutcrackers are the most popular among them.
German volkskunst for sale hard to find collectibles. 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. Twenty two years of sharing the magic of christmas. For exact size please refer to cm indication 1 inch 2. Franz karl co, made for the ore mountain collection. German traditional gifts handmade wooden art from the erzgebirge in germany. The largest producer today of the wooden toy nutcrackers is christian steinbach of germany. Erzgebirge wood artists make these beautiful german nutcrackers at the kwo workshops in olbernhau, germany. Steinbach handmade german bird hunter nutcracker with box. Nutcracker museum leavenworth, washington a unique. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. Outstanding condition on this nutcracker with no flaws to note, this piece comes in the erzgebirge box shown above.
Kg we are one of the biggest manufacturer of original erzgebirge folk art. Doctor karl stahlbaums kids franz and marie receive a special, mechanically driven musical cabinet from inventor uncle anselmus drosselmeier as novelty christmas present. How to say magician in german whats the german word for magician. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet. While fritz soon turns to his tin soldiers gift from their parents, marie dreams about the fairy tale characters from the tales anselmus. The city of munich selected franz leonhard schadt to take over management of the munich marionette theater in 1957.
This herr drosselmeyer ornament from christian steinbach is part of his nutcracker suite fantasy collection and also includes the mouse king, prince, klara, sugar plum fairy and toy soldier. Gifthunting gis helped keep the nutcracker makers in business. History and tales of nutcrackers from old germany, your collectors items christian steinbach on. Exclusive russian imperial lomonosov porcelain rat drunkard chemiakin nutcracker. Fantasia is a 1940 american animated film produced by walt disney and released by walt. The leavenworth nutcracker museum, founded in 1995 is a nonprofit organization in leavenworth, washington. 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. Visitors unfamiliar with colognes unusual brewhouse etiquette may find themselves confused by the system. 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. The nutcracker that shows its teeth is generally presented with a crown or in uniform. Karl operates a smaller shop in the erzgebirge region with high quality products on par with ulbricht and steinbach. On this brewhouse tour, find out how the ordering process works andcruciallyhow to indicate youve had your fill.
Steinbach nutcrackers originating as a cottage industry in the rural areas of germany, the carving of nutcrackers has become widespread. The tree represents the source for the wood the nutcracker is made from. How to say nutcracker in german whats the german word for nutcracker. Original rare fantasia orchid girl pastel concept art nutcracker disney, 1940. Princess odette has been changed into a white swan by the wicked magician. Handcrafted in the erzgebirge mountein region of germany the region that invented nutcrackers, our nutcrackers are the real deal. Buying an authentic nutcracker is keeping a centuriesold tradition alive, each piece will become a family favourite for many years to come. Dec 19, 2016 how a laidoff it guy built a milliondollar nutcracker empire. For hundreds of years, germany has been regarded as one of the areas which consistently creates beautiful and highquality handmade goods. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. Wikimedia commons has media related to illusionists from germany. Christmas nutcrackers made in germany wooden nutcracker.
Smokers, nutcrackers, pyramids, christmas arcs, flower children, angels and many more for christmas decoration. With michele lee, melissa gilbert, lurene tuttle, christopher lee. The christmas haus prides itself on its quality merchandise. The name steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved steinbach nutcracker. The museum has been visited by over 44 states and 38 countries. The museums mission is to foster and encourage the interest of the general public of the importance of nuts in the diets of humans throughout history, and in the evolution of the nutcracker. King nutcrackers traditional german christmas decor. Rare erzgebirgische volkskunst franz karl 14 train. You might ask yourself why steinbach nutcrackers are the most popular ones among collectors. Nutcrackers are as much a part of an erzgebirge christmas as stollen.
A quality nutcracker can be enjoyed for years on end. Explore our diversity and enjoy our products, because. Vintage richard glasser sushi chef nutcracker erzgebirge germany. The nutcracker also served as a caricature of rulers. Hodrewa legler nutcrackers german nutcrackers, incense. Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870. Leavenworth online news leavenworth washingtons online. Handcrafted german nutcrackers by christian ulbricht authorized dealer shop online or in our usa store. Nutcrackerhouse cologne 2020 all you need to know before.
How a laidoff it guy built a milliondollar nutcracker empire. Hoffmanns story the nutcracker and the mouse king although the original production was not a. The mission of the nutcracker village the steubenville nutcracker village and advent market is a gift to the people of the ohio valley, born out of a partnership between nelsons of steubenville and the old fort steuben project, created to bring magic and hope to a city ready for its next great story. Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. By this enthusiasts of steinbach nutcrackers had one more reason to collect his products. Made in germany by kwo kunstgewerbewerkstatten olbernhau gmbh 1112 inches 29,0 cm. In late 1938 disney hired oskar fischinger, a german artist who had. With mala emde, leonard seyd, sven gielnik, joel basman. We all hope you have a happy holiday this year and for years to come. We lower prices on the last franz items as well as the franz karl, steinbach, and kwo smoking men. Sugar fairy is defended by a brave nutcrackersoldier, who lost an arm when fritz tried.
Pate drosselmeier, the wizard within the story and the narrator of the. Steinbach nutcracker last german mark brand new in original boxpackaging approximately 17 t made of wood in germany by the steinbach family there will be no more steinbach nutcrackers by the steinbach family after 2015. Especially if one looks at a worldwide perspective this is an interesting fact. Hand crafted quality collectible steinbach nutcrackers. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. The large cast presents the story of the nutcracker in a two hour solid performance. Clara finds herself in a magical world where her toys have come to life but must fight the evil mice who threaten the kingdom before she can return home. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. The leading importer of holiday decorations for over 70 years. Please see detailed photos of the exact, actual items that you are bidding on, all items are sold exactly as is seen in the photos. Guard german wooden nutcracker erzgebirge expertic handmade 11tall guc. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Little house on the prairie tribute videos by me recommended for you. Erzgebirge nutcrackers, ulbricht, steinbach nutcrackers, nutcrackerhaus, nussknackerhaus buy beautiful authentic german christmas nutcrackers made in germany.
These king german nutcrackers are both traditional and resplendent, and will bring holiday spirit and color to your home. Rare erzgebirgische volkskunst franz karl 14 train conductor nutcracker germany all listing photos of are the actual items that you will receive. Handcrafted and filled with fantastic detail this grandfath. Created first in the 1870s as a way of portraying the authority figures that surrounded the villagers life, these german nutcrackers are now cherished hierlooms, and part of christmas traditions. Kwo nutcrackers kunstgewerbewerkstatten olbernhau germany. Each nutcracker is completely handcrafted of clear grained hardwoods in germany. According to tradition, nutcrackers represent strength and power, and they are symbols of good luck and goodwill. In 2008, the worldrenowned pianists brigitte engerer and boris berezovsky gathered on the stage of the salle pleyel to perform transcriptions of works by mozart, tchaikovsky, borodin, liszt and khachaturian. Prices in usd are subject to change due to currency exchange rates and are updated biweekly.
Leavenworth nutcracker museum 735 front st, leavenworth, wa. German nutcracker paramedic, emergency medical technician. Our company is a familyrun producer of traditional german wooden christmas decoration and, next to other products, famous for a specifically manufactured wooden angel figurine. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge.
German incense smokers make great german gifts for christmas sort or. The nutcracker and its many mysteries the new york times. They are some of the finest examples of craftsmanship our artisans produce. Nov 22, 2015 the nutcracker and its many mysteries. The antitype of the typical german erzgebirge nutcrackers was crafted in 1865 in the workshop of family fuechtner. Naomi nutcracker with spiral spring german engineered stainless steel and silicone design black silicone 3.
Made by franz karl in venusberg, this nutcracker is approximately tall. When napoleon bonaparte conquered germany the erzgebirge craftsmen produced napoleon nutcrackers and later on the famous german chancellor bismarck was portrait. Shop virginias largest selection of christopher radko ornaments, little gems, and shiney brite. This christmas tree ornament from the workshop of holzkunst christian ulbricht exemplifies the detail that can be found in these miniature works of fine craftsmanship. They are handpainted using bright colors and they come in different sizes. As the business grew and european economies began to flourish, he changed direction to importing. The magic of the nutcracker its a wonderful family show, with some memorable moments of adult sensuality. Humpty dumpty steinbach german nutcracker s857 limited edition. His colorful, elaborate designs attract many collectors who come to the museum to see the most complete steinbach collection. It was a great success and the steinbach nutcrackers fan club increased tremendously. During the 19 th century the nutcrackers became more and more popular and were sold on the german christmas fairs as a toy for children. Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. While the emphasis is on the antique nutcrackers, the museum also displays the nutcrackers of the current makers.
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