These nutcrackers had a unique design and exposed the nut in a playful way. Nutcrackers deemed collectibles are valued on age, brand name, material, rarity, and craftsmanship. Christmas nutcrackers have become an integral part of the christmas season. New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. Fitting that the technologies and required skills to perform the two crafts are so similar. Glenn now comments the german black forest is so well known for clock making and literally right next door to where the nutcrackers are believed to have originated. Vintage matthes german wooden nutcracker bar stool 31. The beautiful nutcrackers that are so highly popular are displayed in many homes throughout the world. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge.
According to the late great herr steinbach of steinbach gmbh, a nutcracker is a symbolic figure, one that gives happiness and protects your family. Originally one could insert a nut in the bigtoothed mouth, press down and crack the nut. Jan 27, 2011 i have at least 100 wooden nutcrackers that i have collected for over 15 years now. This is because each nutcracker from a company like steinbach goes through rigorous cutting, shaping, hand turning, lathing, polishing, drilling, spraying, priming, carving. Steinbach nutcracker price list 2005 we like to give you an general overview of the corresponding price ranges of most of the large steinbach nutcrackers, which are given in the internet. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. By this enthusiasts of steinbach nutcrackers had one more reason to collect his products. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. I have at least 100 wooden nutcrackers that i have collected for over 15 years now. Their beautiful nutcrackers today are among the most popular german treasures. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive.
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The most popular and famous nutcracker carvings come from sonneberg in thuringia, and form the ore mountains. The steinbach family started making nutcrackers in the 1800s. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how i can tell how much nutcrackers are worth these days or maybe a site that i can look them up on. Buy direct and safe steinbach nutcrackers from the original manufacturer in germany.
Christmas nutcrackers are a common holiday decorative piece, but did not get popular in the united states until the 1950s. Nutcracker season is upon us, both the beloved christmas ballet and the implements. By noreen malone for most people, christmas nutcrackers the kind that look like little men call to mind sugarplum fairies and first trips to the ballet. According to herr steinbach, making one nutcracker can involve up to different procedures and take up to 4 years to complete. The more elaborate their decorations, the stronger their powers. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth which the operator opens by lifting a lever in the back of the figurine. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Hallmark keepsake christmas ornament 2019 year dated elf son of a nutcracker with sound. German nutcrackers authentic nutcrackers from germany. Family members worked as judges, merchants, and architects. How a laidoff it guy built a milliondollar nutcracker empire. And, german firms were also known for their highly collectible figural nutcrackers with fancy decorations and accessorized costumes. A hammer was the original way to open nuts, but as people got fancy, so did our tools. Once i moved out, my mom pulled them out for the holidays and added a few new friends.
Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates back to the th century. The steinbach family has endured persecution, relocation and a world of other trials in their nearly 200 years of production. In the ore mountains of germany, percussion nutcrackers were made. In legend, the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits. Christmas nutcrackers, or nutcracker dolls, are figural nutcrackers frequently made to look like toy soldiers, knights, kings, and aristocrats from 15th to 18thcentury europe, in regalia and costumes from germany, russia, france, and england. Using pictures from a german catalog for his model, crider began making 4inch nutcrackers, the size accommodated by his watchmakers lathe. However, nutcracking devices have had a longstemming evolution for a few thousand years. To own a nutcracker is to own a piece of history and tradition that dates. The decorative nutcracker has been a popular german novelty piece for over 200 years now. Then a few moretil there was a horde of nutcrackers to accompany our tree for the christmas season. Steinbach magic of nutcrackers our jubilee collectors guide hardcover january 1, 1997 by f. Read on to learn more about the history of the nutcracker and how they evolved into todays form. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. But the chinese nutcrackers will never go up in value.
Decorative nutcrackers in the form of wooden carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. Kg we are one of the biggest manufacturer of original erzgebirge folk art. German nutcrackers by fuchtner company in seiffen germany. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger weihnachtswer. Steinbach nutcrackerprice list 2005 we like to give you an general overview of the corresponding price ranges of most of the large steinbach nutcrackers, which are given in the internet. Get the best deals on christmas nutcrackers 19461990 when you shop the largest online selection at. Steinbach nutcrackers christmas nutcracker german nutcrackers. Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Or you can narrow your search according to the price range you are looking for.
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I had a nutcracker or two growing up, gaily dressed as soldiers and watching over me as i slept. Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in strasbourg france during the th century. From these roots in the course of time, all of the todays variety of products including the wonderful steinbach nutcrackers was developed from. Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. Fine handcrafted gifts made in the erzgebirge region. Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects. The first limited edition steinbach nutcracker was king ludwig ii with 3000 pieces. Steinbach nutcrackers german nutcrackers, incense smokers. Steinbach magic of nutcrackers our jubilee collectors guide f. 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. Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. 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. Simply steinbach christmas nutcracker german nutcrackers. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.