Traditionally erzgebirge items nutcrackers erzgebirge. 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. Seiffener volkskunst nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline. If buying these is a major purpose of your trip, i strongly recommend going there, visiting some workshops, and buying right from the producers. This miner is dressed in his formal finery with black and red tunic and his white britches, both traditional and wonderful. 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. Sale coupon code 530 enter in shopping cart, this coupon code does not apply to all items.
Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. Experience with wood working, influenced by the customs of miners and centuriesold knowledge about toy production are expressed in the work of the artisans. For the last 50 years seiffener volkskunst has been producing high quality german erzgebirge collectibles. Nutcrackers are not made in bavaria but in the erzgebirgeore mountains in saxony. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. Buy nutcracker wood christmas original erzgebirge seiffen husar red 121 new. Today, the border between germany and the czech republic runs just north of the main. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. Erzgebirge, erzgebirge nutcrackers replacements, ltd.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Enjoy a video visit to seiffen, the home of most of our wooden items. As a very special gift we recommend steinbach nutcrackers limited editions, kwo mozart orchestra, schwibbogen dresdner frauenkirche and christmas pyramids with. Erzgebirge german nutcrackers christmas decorations. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. There is an older plan in hohenhameln in northern germany. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker christkindlmarkt. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge.
Seiffener volkskunst seiffen erzgebirge volkskunst. Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers. Miniaturen aus dem erzgebirge erzgebirgsstube original. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. The erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the east of germany. A collection of four erzebirge nutcrackers including a small red nutcracker, a larger mustard colored nutcracker, a large red nutcracker and a large blue nutcracker.
Wood turned on lathes that can be traced back to the small german mining town of seiffen, in the mountains of the erzgebirge around the czechoslovakian border. Particularly nutcrackers of famous persons such as american presidents and generals have become very popular. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Erzgebirgische the erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the province of saxony, germany. In the german erzgebirge ore mountains the most famous nutcracker was born the original german erzgebirge nutcracker.
Erzgebirge erzgebirge nutcrackers at replacements, ltd. Erzgebirge nutcracker with original box vintage german wooden nutcracker figurine christmas holiday decor british guard soldier 16 size thisattic 5 out of. Erzgebirge volkskunst aus dem weihnachtsland erzgebirge. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This plant was opened after the steinbach family moved from the erzgebirge region at the end of world war ii. The very first nutcracker, long before the german erzgebirge nutcrackers that are so popular today, was crafted by the greek aristotle who was seeking to invent a device to aid in the cracking of nut shells. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. That first nutcracker simply had two levers and did, in fact, aid in opening the shells of nuts. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. The classic erzgebirge nutcrackers always had an authority of the 19th century as an image. Steinbach and ulbricht started with to craft many new models each year in modern designs. Click on each image for a larger view and more information.
Choose a different manufacturer or show all products within this category. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge.
Most common are kings, soldiers, hussars and policemen. Vintage erzgebirge german nutcracker soilder hand carved. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history nutcrackers and smokers have a romantic history. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Seiffener volkskunst incense smokers and nutcrackers have the traditional design.
You can show only products from one manufacturer using the below dropdown. Each nutcracker is depicted with a red military suit, blue eyes, white moustaches, beards, black boots and gray painted bases. In the 14th century silver, tin, iron and nickel were mined here but it was always covers by a abundant forest. A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. Nutcracker wood christmas original erzgebirge seiffen. In 1958 in seiffen, germany, seiffener volkskunst was founded by several local craftsmen. The erzgebirge palace offers the complete world of the german erzgebirge folkart to collectors and enthusiasts of traditional wooden gifts and woodcarving decorations made in germany. We specialize in traditional wood crafts like nutcrackers, smokers, pyramids and miniatures figurines, animals and. Dec 14, 20 vintage erzgebirge german nutcracker soilder hand carved germany 1960s erzgebirge stay safe and healthy. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. The nutcracker with the black hat has a seal to its underside which reads erzgebirge made in german democratic republic. Rich deposits of gold, silver and tin brought prosperity to the region during the 15 th17 th century. German traditional gifts handmade wooden art from the erzgebirge in germany. Smoking figures, music boxes, nutcrackers, arched candle holders and much more is available to you in discriminating design and excellent quality.
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