These will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared. Steinbach nutcrackers are perhaps the most recognized of all hand crafted nutcrackers produced in germany and are collected by thousands in the united states and around the world. Steinbach nutcrackers march 4, 2015 we have added so many new steinbach nutcrackers for you from the wizard of oz to the grimm brothers and charles dickens a christmas carol. Steinbachs main factory and headquarters is located in marienberg, in the erzgebirge region of saxony in germany. The decorative nutcracker has been a popular german novelty piece for over 200 years now. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth. Oktoberfesthaus firmly believes this to be true and we think every family should have at least one nutcracker to bring your household joy. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth which the operator opens by lifting a lever in the back of the figurine.
The steinbach nutcrackers are undoubtedly the most famous ones in the world. Decorative nutcrackers in the form of wooden carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. For exact size please refer to cm indication 1 inch 2. Founded in 1832, the steinbach factories use only the best aged wood of beech, maple, and linden. Each year the steinbach firm amazes us with exciting new nutcracker designs and in 2019 they have added a number of beautiful nutcrackers including a fabulous french santa, 26th in the christmas legends series. Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. The steinbach name has carried on and the erzgebirge, germany business continues to design, carve and create the acclaimed steinbach nutcrackers. Please consider that steinbach products are very popular.
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Signed christian steinbach nutcrackers still available below herr christian steinbach passed away on february 26, 2007. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Christian steinbach nutcrackers the christmas sleigh. Steinbach nutcrackers series pieces christmas treasures. 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. We are also pleased to announce the release of the fourth nutcracker in the songs of the season series featuring a. Steinbach nutcracker price list 2005 bavarian shopping mall.
The steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Steinbach steinbach nutcrackers at replacements, ltd. According to the late great herr steinbach of steinbach gmbh, a nutcracker is a symbolic figure, one that gives happiness and protects your family. High to low click on the image or text below to go to that section. Steinbach volkskunst nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. I have drummers, kings, soldiers, and 1 princess and many more. I have at least 100 wooden nutcrackers that i have collected for over 15 years now. Originally one could insert a nut in the bigtoothed mouth, press down and crack the nut. Christian steinbach learned, as a boy, the techniques of carving and lathe turning. The majority of the nutcrackers belong to the christmas season. Buy direct and safe steinbach nutcrackers from the original manufacturer in germany. Nutcrackers in the form of wood carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. Steinbach traditional nutcrackers christmas treasures.
I was wondering if anyone could tell me how i can tell how much nutcrackers are worth these days or maybe a site that i can look them up on. Please do not forget that prieces are always only one part of the medal especially the mint condition of the piece gives the other side. Steinbach nutcracker german steinbach christmas nutcrackers. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Steinbach nutcracker production in germany youtube. Other groups are part of easter, 4th of july, halloween and thanksgiving themes. Christmas nutcrackers,troll steinbach christmas nutcrackers. Sale coupon code 530 enter in shopping cart, this coupon code does not apply to all items.
The steinbach family started making nutcrackers in 1832 by purchasing a timber yard and operating a wood sawmill, which ran initially by water power and then by steam power. Joseph and his dreamcoat es1810 nutcracker, continued the popular steinbach biblical nutcracker series as it honored and celebrated another wonderful and famous biblical character in 1998. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Christmas german steinbach kwo nutcrackers decorations. Today, his daughter karla, is passing these traditions on to her. Steinbach nutcrackers christmasandcollectiblesonline. I have built this collection over the past 15 years. To produce one nutcracker, explains herr steinbach, can involve up to separate procedures. Steinbach handmade nutcracker handmade in germany collectible soldier nutcracker.
Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects. Steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family has been making german folk art for 5 generations. The world famous steinbach nutcrackers are produced in the german erzgebirge region. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. He is missed by the collectors and all that met him. All steinbach nutcrackers are handcrafted in germany. Prices in usd are subject to change due to currency exchange rates and are updated biweekly. 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. They are the as nice as the big ones and also very exclusive due to their limited edition. Steinbach nutcrackerprice list 2005 we like to give you an general overview of the corresponding price ranges of most of the large steinbach nutcrackers, which are given in the internet.
Nutcracker collection welcome to my nutcracker collection. Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in strasbourg france during the. Steinbach, steinbach nutcrackers replacements, ltd. Steinbach nutcrackers world famous made in germany. Then in 2015, the family had to file for bankruptcy and closed their workshops. Kurt adler 11 steinbach bob cratchit with tiny tim smoker. Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates back to the th century. Shipping charges may apply all sizes in inches are approximate. Page 3 of 3 learn about the history of steinbach nutcrackers. At one time, the curling and natural drying to the wood could take up to 3.
Some of the limited editions by steinbach have increased considerably in value through the years. Steinbach means highest level of quality and brilliancy in design. He loved to travel to the us and meet with collectors on his signing tours and was devoted to his magical nutcrackers. Functional nut cracker german christmas nutcracker. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. The steinbach nutcracker company had been family owned for 5 generations and the steinbach brand has become by far the most popular nutcracker company in many parts of the world. Whimsical, artistic and downright adorable, nutcrackers have been a tradition heralding the onset of the christmas season for many, many years.
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