Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. The erzgebirge today is a region in the state of saxonia, germany that was once part of the german democratic republic until the fall of the berlin wall in 1989. Grouping of 15 erzgebirge expertic nutcrackers in assorted sizes. The toy soldiers have a lever that lifts up and down so the mouth opens and closes, just like a fullsize nutcracker figure. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience. These beautiful handcrafted pieces date all the way back to the 16th century, to the erzgebirge area of germany. Our ornaments and figurines are suitable for collectors and interior designers. Vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. German wooden nutcrackers are very popular all over the world. Originating in the famous erzgebirge region of eastern germany in the 1600s, wooden nutcracker figures that looked like soldiers gained in popularity during the victorian era. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Gdr nutcracker in christmas nutcrackers 19461990 for sale.
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Schwibbogen, german candle arch nativity erzgebirge made in german democratic republic the erzgebirge region in germany has become very popular and world known for its creation of beautiful nutcrackers, smoker men, christmas pyramids and candle arches. Dreaming of an artisanal christmas the new york times. It has been very well cared for in its original box marked in german krippe, natur, 1981nativity scene, natural wood, 1981. On the base is blue stamped made in german democratic republic, veb kunstgewerbe venusberg 9361 venusbergbonn. Detailed information about christian ulbricht nutcrackers from the german. The company developed very well and in 1934 otto ulbricht built a new larger. Dec 18, 2019 to find out, i spent a few days in midoctober in this far eastern region of the former german democratic republic near the czech border, immersing myself in the erzgebirges traditional folk art. Unfollow erzgebirge german vintage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline. Original erzgebirge expertic nutcracker made in gdr german democratic republic 3. Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic.
Miniature nutcracker marked made in german democratic republic. The original box has the original erzgebirge markings and labels, together with the shops label. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. However, nutcracking devices have had a longstemming evolution for a few thousand years. The most common nutcracker is the in the form of a wooden soldier, which weve had for about 200 years now. Schwibbogen german candle arch nativity erzgebirge. Gdr nutcracker in christmas nutcrackers 19461990 for sale ebay. The erzgebirge is part of the german state saxony and lies close to the border to the czech republic.
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Vintage democratic republic germany german nutcracker soldier. Original erzgebirge nutcracker made in gdr german democratic. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for christmas. Crafted by hand using 14 pieces of turned or shaped wood, our vintage ornaments date to the 1980s and are all in likenew condition. Made in that traditional style, our mini wood toy soldier nutcracker ornaments date to the 1980s and are in unused, mint condition. Make offer nussknacker aus dem erzgebirge vintage german hand made nutcracker soldier.
Those first nut cracking tools became very popular soon after they were invented. No change worth mentioning has been made neither to its design nor to the way it works. Erzgebirge lies in eastern germany very close to the border of the czech republic. A most charming little fellow to hang on your tree, this young lad riding on his rocking horse was made in the shape of a classic german toy. Easter and spring german ornaments christkindlmarkt. Make offer original erzgebirge nutcracker made in gdr german democratic republic. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. The development of the wooden nutcrackers was a form of creating revenue for the miners in this.
Albrecht auctions 2 old nutcrackers, handmade in germany. In bavaria oberammergau the skilled craftsmen carved nutcrackers with oriental motives while in south tyrol, nowadays a german speaking northern province of italy, funny nutcrackers simply to enjoy the people were crafted. One of the fun facts about wooden german nutcrackers is that it has its origins in the erzgebirge region of germany, known as the ore mountains just like the german pyramid does. The prototype of about 1870 goes back to wilhelm fuechtner.
The popularity of nutcrackers is in part due to their whimsical and interesting design. German nutcrackers authentic nutcrackers from germany. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. For more of two centuries the steinbach family had been producing fine wooden products such as steinbach nutcrackers, incense smokers and wooden ornaments. Original erzgebirge expertic wooden soldier nutcracker made in german democratic republic. Vintage democratic republic germany german nutcracker soldier in box 14, status. Nutcrackers erzgebirge and the black forest german. Unfollow nutcrackers made in germany to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Also includes is a erzgebirge made in german democratic republic nutcracker and many others. Gdr nutcracker in christmas nutcrackers 19461990 for. This is in the south eastern portion of the country near what is now the country of the czech republic. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model.
Nutcrackers german handcraft erzgebirge and the black. 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. Loaded with detail, this genuine erzgebirge nutcracker was made in the village of seiffen at the richard glasser factory. Vintage erzgebirge natural wood nativity pyramid made german. Hoffmann made this folklore figurine immortal in his charming fairy tale of the nutcracker and the king of mice. German democratic republic was founded and operated from west germany. Original erzgebirge expertic nutcracker made in gdr german. Painted wooden nutcracker made in democratic republic of germany. To find out, i spent a few days in midoctober in this far eastern region of the former german democratic republic near the czech border, immersing myself in the erzgebirges traditional folk art. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Original erzgebirge expertic wooden soldier nutcracker. Schwibbogen german candle arch nativity erzgebirge german. Nutcrackers are a huge part of christmas decorating.
Karl herhold, who in 1964 made his hobby into his career. Inge collects erzgebirge figurines and other wooden ornaments, especially those. Antique christmas ornaments wooden pyramids nutcrackers. Today, seiffen nutcrackers are famous all over the world. Vintage erzgebirge king nutcracker, 15 inch wooden nutcracker made in east germany. Vintage 80s nutcracker 15 soldier rosenthal gdr germany christmas original.
Richard glasser nutcrackers made in seiffen, germany. Read on to learn more about the history of the nutcracker and how they evolved into todays form. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Due to the large deposits of silver and tin during the 16th to the 18th centuries, the erzgebirge region was a very wealthy area. Old world woden nutcracker, made in german, handcrafted, very good condition in. Another reason that the erzgebirge nutcrackers have become so popular is that in 1949, after the german democratic republic was founded and operated from west germany, many manufacturers left the erzgebirge region. Get the best deals on gdr nutcracker in christmas nutcrackers. Extensive selection of german pyramids, you will find smokers that burn our imported german incense.
The collection also includes two tin baskets that have a winter theme. Demokratische republik german democratic republic east german era. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. Because there were so many factors that made it very difficult to be selfsufficient in the german democratic republic, it wasnt until 1980 and after much difficulty that herr herhold was able to set up his own company. Created using both carved and turned wood pieces, it has handpainted details. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. At the firm holzkunst christian ulbricht woodcrafted nutcrackers, smokers and other delightful wooden creations begin as simple planks of timber.
Original erzgebirge nutcracker made in gdr german democratic republic ebay skip to main content. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers we only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. Old world woden nutcracker, made in german, handcrafted, very good condition in open box. The area of erzgebirge is roughly 90 miles long and 30 miles wide and its rough. Each nutcracker is depicted with a red military suit, blue eyes, white moustaches, beards, black boots and gray painted bases.
We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. Get the best deals on gdr nutcracker when you shop the largest online selection at. Since the area of the erzgebirge lies in the former german democratic republic, the marienberg workshop was built after the communist occupation had finally ended. Ulbricht nutcrackers german nutcracker erzgebirgepalace. This collection of seventeen items features a box set of mr. German nutcracker in collectable nut crackers for sale ebay. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Fun facts about wooden german nutcrackers christkindlmarkt.
Nutcracker has tag that reads erzgebirge made in german democratic republic. The nutcracker with the black hat has a seal to its underside which reads erzgebirge made in german democratic republic. Handcrafted miniatures from the erzgebirge small but fine klein aber fein is the motto in the drechsel workshop in the small town of augustusburg in the erzgebirge region of germany. These trees had been produced in the erzgebirge until about 1850 at least, but were. Vintage erzgebirge natural wood nativity pyramid made. In the 1950s, when the government of the german democratic republic.
Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e. New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. The nutcracker production center of germany today is in erzgebirge. The area of erzgebirge is roughly 90 miles long and 30 miles wide and its rough climate is the target of cold and bitter russian winds. Their miniature handcrafted pyramids and arches fit into any handbag, but that of course is not where they belong. This short video shows in detail how nutcrackers are made in the ulbricht factories in germany. The erzgebirge is actually a mountain range and it was a huge area for mining. 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. In the german erzgebirge ore mountains the most famous nutcracker was born the original german erzgebirge nutcracker. Vintage german nutcracker vero made in german democratic republic 10 12.
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