The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. The upper western part of the ore mountains, known in german as erzgebirge, belongs to the ore mountainsvogtland nature park. Glasser, or glaesser, this firm is well known for its pyramids and smokers, but weve also been attracted to their portly shaped nutcrackers. There is an older plan in hohenhameln in northern germany. Figure 2, nutcrackers, christmas pyramids figure 3, and cribs. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration buy off. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker christkindlmarkt.
The eastern part, called the eastern ore mountains osterzgebirge, is a protected landscape. Ringos grandfather, edmund oswald muller founded the family company in the small village of seiffen. Sachsen imports works with small, familyrun factories in germany otto dotzauer kg, meinels stick, designerspitzen plauen gmbh to bring you the finest embroidery and german lace. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. This miner is dressed in his formal finery with black and red tunic and his white britches, both traditional and wonderful. Due to the large deposits of silver and tin during the 16th to the 18th centuries, the erzgebirge region was a very wealthy area. For more than 150 years, the saxony sachsen region of germany, especially the area around the city of plauen, has been known for the beauty and quality of its lace.
Nutcrackers are not made in bavaria but in the erzgebirgeore mountains in saxony. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers we only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. German handmade seiffen nutcracker this auction is for one new never displayed wooden 14 nutcracker by erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen,germany. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen nutcrackerhandmade. Regionalmanagement silbernes erzgebirge halsbrucker stra. 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. Erzgebirge, erzgebirge nutcrackers replacements, ltd. The classic erzgebirge nutcrackers always had an authority of the 19th century as an image. 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.
Nutcracker wood christmas original erzgebirge seiffen husar. The main geologic feature in the ore mountains is the late paleozoic eibenstock granite pluton, which is exposed for 25 miles along its northwestsoutheast axis and up to 15 miles in width. In 1958 in seiffen, germany, seiffener volkskunst was founded by several local craftsmen. 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.
The ore mountains erzgebirge are a low mountain range in the east of germany. For the last 50 years seiffener volkskunst has been producing high quality german erzgebirge collectibles. Today, the border between germany and the czech republic runs just north of the main. The origin of this custom is, as so many things in the region, the mining history oft he ore mountains. Schwibbogen silbernes schneeberg limitierte auflage 74.
Each nutcracker is depicted with a red military suit, blue eyes, white moustaches, beards, black boots and gray painted bases. If buying these is a major purpose of your trip, i strongly recommend going there, visiting some workshops, and buying right from the producers. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. It lies in the south of the german state saxonia and is certainly one of most beautiful and most traditional regions. Dec 14, 20 vintage erzgebirge german nutcracker soilder hand carved germany 1960s erzgebirge stay safe and healthy. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge.
Nutcrackers richard glasser founded in 1932, the firm officially known as erzgebirgische volkskunst richard glasser gmbh seiffen began producing wooden articles in the 1940s. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Premium candle arch silbernes schneeberg by klaus kolbe schwibbogen. The erzgebirge region is a low mountain range and the climate is highly influenced by the bitterly cold winds from russia. Sale coupon code 530 enter in shopping cart, this coupon code does not apply to all items. Erzgebirge german nutcrackers christmas decorations. This pluton is surrounded by progressive zones of contact metamorphism in which. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. Erzgebirge lies in eastern germany very close to the border of the czech republic.
Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Nutcrackers are not made in bavaria but in the erzgebirge ore mountains in saxony. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers erzgebirge. Particularly nutcrackers of famous persons such as american presidents and generals have become very popular. Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. Retired kurt adler exclusive limited edition steinbachclara nutcracker 3rd in nutcracker ballet series signed karla steinbach 5. The ball nutcracker husar comes from the new collection whimsical from the erzgebirge the funny ball nutcracker. Richard glasser nutcrackers made in seiffen, germany. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He is all handcrafted from quality german wood and his hair and beard are real fur not synthetic. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here.
Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker ncd0x009 christkindlmarkt. The ore mountains are geologically considered to be one of the most heavily researched mountain ranges in the world. Vintage erzgebirge german nutcracker soilder hand carved. Seiffener volkskunst incense smokers and nutcrackers have the traditional design that has made the erzgebirge region. Buy nutcracker wood christmas original erzgebirge seiffen husar red 121 new. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Seiffener volkskunst seiffen erzgebirge volkskunst. Click on each image for a larger view and more information. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated.
German christmas nutcrackers german christmas traditions. Most common are kings, soldiers, hussars and policemen. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Regionalmanagement silbernes erzgebirge halsbrucker str. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Premium candle arch silbernes schneeberg by klaus kolbe. Nutcrackers muller nutcrackers the tradition of handcrafted wood products from the ore mountain region erzgebirge created by the muller workshop goes back to the year 1899. Vintage german nutcracker by erzgebirge, made in germany. The nutcracker production center of germany today is in erzgebirge.
We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline. Just like in many areas of the pre mountain handcraft, there have been interesting developments when it comes to christmas pyramids. The nutcracker with the black hat has a seal to its underside which reads erzgebirge made in german democratic republic. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. The steinbach company or, steinbach gmbh vereinigte werkstaetten deutscher volkskunst, maintains two production workshops to produce its beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers. Steinbach and ulbricht started with to craft many new models each year in modern designs.
Nutcracker wood christmas original erzgebirge seiffen. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history nutcrackers and smokers have a romantic history. This region, located on the eastern side of germany, is mountainous hence the name erzgebirge which translates to ore mountains. In manual work and with great attention to detail, they are in the showroom of the seiffen folklore e. This plant was opened after the steinbach family moved from the erzgebirge region at the end of world war ii. The highest mountain is the keilberg mountain which reaches up at 4081 feet high. In the fields of crafts and handicrafts, the region is particularly well known for its. Four erzgebirge nutcrackers item details 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. Altogether the mountains extend on a length of 150 km 90 miles and width of 40 km 25 miles. Get the best deals on erzgebirge nutcracker when you shop the largest online selection at. Erzgebirge erzgebirge nutcrackers at replacements, ltd.
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