Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects. We carry many sizes, including hardtofind giant nutcrackers, as well as styles such as decorative, sports team, and character nutcrackers. Jan 5, 2020 i love biggerthanlife nutcrackers and toy soldiers. The steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family. There is something about wood crafts, and we are completely into it. The steinbach name has carried on and the erzgebirge, germany business continues to design, carve and create the acclaimed steinbach nutcrackers. Ulbricht and steinbach expanded their range of models from kings, soldiers and policemen to more modern images of folklore and history. One could originally insert a nut into the mouth, press down and crack the nut. Nutcracker collection welcome to my nutcracker collection. A long history the steinbach woodworking and nutcracker history is long and filled with traditional german craftsmanship that has been maintained since th century germany. Holiday christmas nutcracker santa claus with teddy bear.
Deck the halls in oldworld style with this classic nutcracker, handcrafted in germany for a timelessly charming addition to your holiday decor. Simply steinbach christmas nutcracker german nutcrackers. Enter the nutcracker museum and you are amazed at the vast amount of nutcrackers being shown. Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates back to the th century. For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest. Story of the nutcracker simply steinbach is dedicated to your satisfaction. Steinbach christmas nutcrackers 1991now for sale ebay. Steinbach nutcrackers christmasandcollectiblesonline. Christmas nutcrackers are a common holiday decorative piece, but did not get popular in the united states until the 1950s. I have built this collection over the past 15 years.
At christmas time, stores fill their shelves in the yuletide section with wooden toy soldier nutcrackers depicting the character so loved in the nutcracker ballet, which was first performed in russia in 1892. Nutcrackers in the form of wood carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. Steinbach nutcracker marching toy soldier 2019 4th in series. Product 14 blue, red and gold wooden christmas nutcracker soldier with sword. Spread holiday cheer this year and for years to come with this beautifully handcrafted wooden nutcracker depicting a toy soldier. Herr christian steinbach, also known as the king of nutcrackers, continued the family tradition of handcarving nutcrackers. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Each nutcracker plays the tune for which they are named. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger weihnachtswer. We offer true craftsmanship at substantial savings.
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Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Functional nut cracker german christmas nutcracker. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge.
Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. When wound, this musical piece plays the tune march of the wooden soldier. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. Other groups are part of easter, 4th of july, halloween and thanksgiving themes. Replacement parts for steinbach nutcrackers and smokers. German christmas nutcracker chubby king melchior 12. Begun many years ago by herr christian steinbach the king of steinbach nutcrackers the tradition of creating fine, handcarved steinbach german nutcrackers is being continued by his daughter, karla steinbach. They sold the festive dolls at christmas markets around germany, but as it was unusual for a household to have more than one nutcracker, they eventually began to expand their sales strategy to include outside of germany in the early 19 th century. Unfollow nutcrackers steinbach to stop getting updates on. March of the wooden soldier musical nutcracker is the perfect addition to any steinbach collection. Steinbach nutcracker marching toy soldier 2019 4th in.
They started to craft nutcrackers not only with german characters but also with internationally known characters, focussing besides the german also on the us market. Steinbach kurt adler 17inch limited edition bob cratchit with tiny tim nutcracker. Steinbach nutcrackers embody the cycle of life, as the seed of a nut falls to the ground, it grows into a strong tree, living over hundreds of years nourishing the woodcutters and woodcrafters. At christmas central, we carry a wide variety of nutcracker decorations. S1658 steinbach nutcracker pope john paul ii introduced in 2005 hand made in germany kurt adler steinbach 19inch german nutcracker, pope john paul ii 19inch steinbach pope john paul ii nutcracker. At christmastime, i have visions of the nutcracker ballet and the babes in toyland movie dancing in my head. Make offer steinbach nutcracker toy soldier signed germany. Their history, quality, detail, and superior craftsmanship is unmatched. 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. Like all of steinbachs creations, the marching toy soldier nutcracker is crafted in germany with finest care and attention to detail. The name steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved steinbach nutcracker masterpieces. We think of these nutcrackers at christmas time because of this piece. Christmas nutcrackers have become an integral part of the christmas season.
Unfollow nutcrackers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Our products steinbach nutcrackers shop steinbach nutcrackers. In legend, the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits. Steinbach tchaikovskys nutcracker toy soldier germany s854 box 18. Our collection includes both traditional and unconventional nutcrackers.
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