See more ideas about german christmas, christmas in germany and christmas decorations. This nutcracker shows a traditional saxon ore miner in his dress uniform. Nussknacker pyramiden holzfiguren restaurierung erzgebirge holzspielzeug antike engel restaurant. This are only the nutcrackers of the manufacturer erzgebirgische volkskunst richard glasser seiffen erzgebirge. Seiffen is famous for it wooden handicrafts and workshop founded by richard glasser in 1932. King nutcracker and his court enjoy a high rank in erzgebirge folklore.
Explore our diversity and enjoy our products, because. That first nutcracker simply had two levers and did, in fact, aid in opening the shells of nuts. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen nutcrackerhandmade. Dec 16, 2015 vintage erzgebirge wooden nutcracker of soldier. Once settled, with his erzgebirge woodturning traditions transplanted to bavaria, otto began again.
Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e. Ulbricht traditional drosselmeyer nutcracker hayneedle. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The piece has a sticker attached to the underside which reads made in germany, erzgebirgische volkskunst. Get the best deals on erzgebirge nutcracker indiana christmas nutcrackers 19461990 when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker christkindlmarkt. Vintage doll find fleamarket toys and modern french trinkets for your little. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker ncd0x009 christkindlmarkt. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the erzgebirge mountains. Love the glasses, and has a real pencil in his hat. Discover our wonderful world of traditional wooden art from the erzgebirge and our inhouse production. Besides the famous nutcracker the erzgebirge is also known for wooden christmas pyramids, incense smokers and schwibbogen light arches. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the.
Alte holzfiguren kaufen alte holzfiguren gebraucht dhd24. In 1978 christian expanded his thinking, and developed a new. Nutcrackers kleinkunst aus dem erzgebirge muller gmbh. Steinbachs world famous nutcrackers picture the best of old traditional. Alte holzfiguren kaufen alte holzfiguren gebraucht. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the erzgebirge mountains german perfect paperback january 1, 2000 by hellmut bilz author 4. Holzkunst christian ulbricht nutcracker, handmade in west. Rare vintage 17 large erzgebirge german nutcracker blue wizard. Erzgebirge nutcracker indiana christmas nutcrackers 19461990. Woodturning on lathes, the ulbricht grand tradition, can be traced back to the small german mining town of seiffen, in the mountains of the erzgebirge. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Due to the large deposits of silver and tin during the 16th to the 18th centuries, the erzgebirge region was a very wealthy area. The nutcracker production center of germany today is in erzgebirge.
In the 14th century silver, tin, iron and nickel were mined here but it was always covers by a abundant forest. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers premium limited editions. Ulbricht nutcrackers german nutcracker erzgebirgepalace. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. Nutcracker for adults too this design is hundreds of years old and cracks any nut very effectively well to be fully honest it isnt so good on coconuts. Erzgebirge weihnachten nussknacker geister schone hintern bilder buecher schriften designmuseum moderne bilder. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers christmas treasures. Seiffener volkskunst incense smokers and nutcrackers have the traditional design that has made the erzgebirge region famous. This third generation family business has factories in seiffen in the heart of the erzgebirge and lauingen in bavaria, germany. Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers. This piece features a painted face with black faux fur for the hair and beard. He is handcrafted in germany and is a limited edition of only pieces. This miner is dressed in his formal finery with black and red tunic and his white britches, both traditional and wonderful.
When otto died in 1968, his son christian ulbricht, now in charge of the family enterprise, continued those timehonored traditions. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. 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.
The erzgebirge is part of the german state saxony and lies close to the border to the czech republic. Vintage erzgebirge wooden nutcracker of soldier germany. Click on each image for a larger view and more information. In 1958 in seiffen, germany, seiffener volkskunst was founded by several local craftsmen. The history of decorative nutcrackers goes back to the 17th century. Holzkunst ulbricht violin maker west germany nutcracker. German handmade seiffen nutcracker this auction is for one new never displayed wooden 14 nutcracker by erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen,germany. Holzkunst ulbricht violin maker west germany nutcracker such a cute little man, a violin maker. This wooden nutcracker is an original design from richard glaesser. Christian himself takes great pride when he has designed a new nutcracker and it has taken shape for him on the lathe. Erzgebirge lies in eastern germany very close to the border of the czech republic.
Toys galore make this richard glaesser toy maker nutcracker a joyful addition to your christmas display. Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. This sample then becomes the reference for the workers who handcraft the finished pieces, using only the finest wood and materials. The highly sanded wood is a joy to touch while the mechanical action is smooth and effective. 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. Kg we are one of the biggest manufacturer of original erzgebirge folk art. Otto ulbricht, a professional wood turner who started his own business in 1928, built a new factory in 1934. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model.
It was handcrafted and handpainted by expert craftsmen in germany. Holzkunst christian ulbricht nutcracker, handmade in west germany. There is something about wood crafts, and we are completely into it. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers have been produced in germany since 1929 and is considered the premier german nutcracker maker. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. Traditional nutcrackers erzgebirge a typical german christmas decoration. Most of these table linens, which are also known as table toppers, are easycare and machinewashable. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Like it add to collection add to collection please create an account, or log in here. Other nuts are slowly crushed and meats remain whole, while the shells are neatly contained. Nutcracker erzgebirge miner natural colors 79,5 cm 31 inch. Erzgebirgische the erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the province of saxony, germany.
New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. Even in our days, nuts serve to decorate the christmas tree, alongside with. Today, a nutcrackers mere presence is enough to bring good luck to those who believe in him. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the erzgebirge mountains hellmut bilz on. For the last 50 years seiffener volkskunst has been producing high quality german erzgebirge collectibles. Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. This christian ulbricht lumberjack nutcracker has finally found the perfect christmas tree. 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. Choose a different manufacturer or show all products within this.
Records document the ulbricht family as wood turners from the 1700s. German christmas nutcrackers german christmas traditions. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. Many old german traditions still thrive today, lovingly preserved by artisanal craftsmen and small producers, and passed on from generation to generation. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger weihnachtswer. You can show only products from one manufacturer using the below dropdown. At holiday times especially, the nutcrackers calm, upstanding presence assures one and all that nothing bad will happen. An erzgebirgische volkskunst wooden nutcracker figure. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from. The figure is dressed in a football uniform and is holding a football in his right hand. Detailed information about christian ulbricht nutcrackers from the german erzgebirge a history of the. Ginger bread man, nutcracker nutcracker from the christmas workshop of.
The nutcracker depicts a general in full uniform w sword. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. Traditional nutcracker, part of every german christmas decoration 0487 christian ulbricht nutcracker lumberjack x x check out this great product. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop for premium handcrafts made in germany. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. The nutcracker features a brown buckle hat with a feather, rabbit fur hair and beard, a gold chain, a bird motif shield and a cross bow. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Seiffener volkskunst incense smokers and nutcrackers have the traditional design. Grim nutcrackers, whiskery smoking men and brightly shining candle arches. As a very special gift we recommend steinbach nutcrackers limited editions, kwo mozart orchestra, schwibbogen dresdner frauenkirche and christmas pyramids with. A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. Made in germany by kleinkunst as dem erzgebirge muller gmbh 9 inches 23,0 cm 2008 introduction. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. Kwo,kinder mit schlitten,laterne,tannenbaum,geschenke,holz.
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