The 2019 steinbach nutcrackers have been unveiled the newest nutcracker designs released by the. At one time, there were over 100 procedures that took up to four years to prepare the wood and manufacture the nutcracker. This made it even more attractive to collect german nutcrackers. Steinbach pricelist steinbach nutcrackers, black forest. Signed beefeater steinbach nutcracker christmas, merry christmas, nutcrackers, all. With his vast choice of subjects, superb quality and exceptional craftsmanship mister steinbach raised the steinbach nutcrackers to a different level. Mar 14, 2017 the world famous steinbach nutcrackers are produced in the german erzgebirge region. Steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family began making nutcrackers in the 1800s. Steinbach steinbach nutcrackers at replacements, ltd. Early humans opened nuts with their teeth or smashed them with stones. Christmas nutcrackers have become an integral part of the christmas season.
Look at the many different styles and these are just a small selection, there are literally hundreds to choose froma collectors. He loved to travel to the us and meet with collectors on his signing tours and was devoted to his magical nutcrackers. After the pieces are trimmed the automatic lathe shapes the different parts of the body. Steinbach, gouvy, a village in the municipality of gouvy. Steinbach nutcracker production in germany youtube. Today, nutcrackers are a christmas tradition across the world and many love to collect different styles. Introducing nutcrackers representing characters from different areas of the globe was another steinbach innovation.
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 nutcrackers germany, steinbach nutcracker limited editions, herr christian steinbach, german nutcracker. They sold the festive dolls at christmas markets around germany, but as it was unusual for a household to have more than one nutcracker, they eventually began to expand their sales strategy to include outside of germany in the early 19 th century. By limiting the number of nutcrackers produced of a certain model the price of many models increased during the years. The steinbach family made their fortune mining, but their legacy is in nutcrackers. Our nutcrackers are hand made in germany, as they have. Some of them are already retired and thus increasing very fast in value. Traditional nutcrackers can be found all over germany, but. Oktoberfesthaus is a proud supporter of steinbach nutcrackers, as we have an entire shop specifically for steinbach nutcrackers with over 120 different models to. The unique tradition of handcrafting nutcrackers is continued by herr steinbachs daughter karla steinbach and granddaughter karolin steinbach. Limited edition nutcrackers steinbach nutcrackers, black. The nutcracker museum in leavenworth, washington, is a must see if you are in the area. The legend says that a nutcracker represents power andstrength and serves like a trusty watch dog guarding your family from evilspirits and danger.
Hello and welcome to the steinbach limited edition nutcracker section here you will find various limited nutcrackers out of different series from the manufacturer steinbach. That said, it is not as obvious how the tradition of christmas nutcrackers evolved. While nearly all nutcrackers from before the first half of the 20th century. Searching for better solutions, the ancient greeks applied their knowledge of physics. According to herr steinbach, making one nutcracker can involve up to different procedures and take up to 4 years to complete. Kurt adler exclusive limited edition, steinbach nutcracker, 1822h brand new in original box with all tags, introduced 1998, retired signed by herr christian steinbach approximately 17 tall made in germany of wood by the steinbach factory. New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. Founded in 1832, the steinbach factories use only the best aged wood of beech, maple, and linden. Buy direct and safe steinbach nutcrackers from the original. Because of many wars and religious persecution the family was forced to change their domicile and settled in the german erzgebirge long before they thought about the first steinbach nutcracker.
German christmas nutcracker chubby king melchior 12. According to germanfolklore, nutcrackers were given as keepsakes to bring good luck to your familyand protect your home. Jan 27, 2011 i have at least 100 wooden nutcrackers that i have collected for over 15 years now. Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in strasbourg france during the th century. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers nutcracker in.
Petersen, christian ulbricht and especially the steinbach nutcrackers have. Get the best deals on christmas nutcrackers 1991 now. Steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family has been making german folk art for 5 generations. They were usually the lever type and came as a charming pair in the form of a. Steinbach nutcracker price 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. Nutcrackers in the form of wood carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. The fact is, there are countless varieties of nutcracker, although all of them do have one thing in common, that is they are designed to free a nut from its shell. German steinbach nutcracker musketeer porthos limited edition by steinbach. Steinbach nutcrackers with civil war generals, american presidents and characters from novels and motions pictures became so popular that the steinbach company had trouble meeting the demands.
Steinbach s main factory and headquarters is located in marienberg, in the erzgebirge region of saxony in germany. Steinbach am attersee, in the district of vocklabruck. 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. 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. All steinbach nutcrackers are handcrafted in germany. Steinbach nutcrackers, hand crafted in germany, steinbach nutcracker limited. Usually, the nutcrackers in this price bracket are highquality decorative nutcrackers. Christmas german steinbach kwo nutcrackers decorations. Ballet crafts, dance crafts, shoe crafts, all things christmas, christmas. But this is not really the type of nutcracker that the steinbach company.
The steinbach name has carried on and the erzgebirge, germany business continues to design, carve and create the acclaimed steinbach nutcrackers. Unfollow german nutcrackers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Christmas nutcrackers are a common holiday decorative piece, but did not get popular in the united states until the 1950s. Christian steinbach nutcrackers the christmas sleigh. 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. Steinbach nutcrackers christmasandcollectiblesonline.
Today nutcrackers come in a wide range of styles from the classic red soldier to a camophlage soldier from king ludwig ii to green bay football nutcrackers. There are many designs, including levers, screws, and ratchets. When we think of a nutcracker, what fist comes to mind is the image of a beautiful colorful wooden figure. Steinbach nutcrackers 2019 nutcrackers steinbach volkskunst. A wellknown type portrays a person whose mouth forms the jaws of the. Ulbricht and steinbach produced so many different models that everybody found one he liked and collectors enjoyed the large variety of handcrafted collectible items. Karla steinbach, vice president of operations, is the 6th generation to lead the. Collecting nutcrackers explore the nutcracker tradition. Look at the many different styles and these are just a small selection, there are literally hundreds to choose froma collectors dream. Herr steinbachs vast choice of subjects and superb quality and craftsmanship helped strengthen the perception of the nutcracker as a treasured collectors piece. He is missed by the collectors and all that met him. Of course, there are many types of nutcrackers in addition to what i refer to as the. The nutcracker is a tradition, everywhere, as a ballet but lets explore the history.
These handcarved figures burn incense that gives off wonderful aromas and fragrances, and create a festive atmosphere to bless the home and ward off evil spirits. Steinbach nutcrackers reflect ancestral dining customs where amusing or unusual nutcrackers were part of the social setting adding a whimsical conversation piece as guests lingered over the desert course which included sweetmeats such as pecans and hazelnuts. Steinbach nutcracker, german nutcracker simply steinbach. Mar 22, 2020 explore harville1710s board nutcracker by steinbach on. Online store listing of all merchandise and categories. I have drummers, kings, soldiers, and 1 princess and many more.
In german tradition, the dolls are symbols of good luck, frightening away malevolent spirits. Dec 06, 2018 one can buy many different types of quality antique nutcrackers for a few hundred dollars. 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. There are many other makers but these two, at least at that time, were the. The history of nutcrackers, german nutcrackers, german steinbach nutcrackers. The classic nutcracker comes in the size of 16 up to 18 inches.
Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. Steinbach incense burners the steinbach rauchermen smoking figures are not nutcrackers but are wooden incense burners. Mar 10, 2019 the steinbach name is recognized throughout the world for the unique design of the woodcarved steinbach creations. Steinbach, steinbach nutcrackers replacements, ltd.
As this was a tumultuous time in germany, the steinbach family was forced to move many times and eventually settled in erzgebirge, germany and worked as silver, iron, tin and nickel miners. 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. Whimsical, artistic and downright adorable, nutcrackers have been a tradition heralding the onset of the christmas season for many, many years. Steinbach nutcrackers world famous made in germany. For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest materials in our worldfamous nutcrackers. The history of the steinbach nutcracker family starts in 1284 with erwin steinbach, a famous architect and master builder who lived in strasburg, germany. Steinbach herr drosselmeyer nutcracker from steinbach nutcrackers nutcracker. A nutcracker is a tool designed to open nuts by cracking their shells. Steinbach nutcracker german steinbach christmas nutcrackers. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger weihnachtswer. The steinbach nutcracker suite chinese dancer ornament is just the kind of. Signed christian steinbach nutcrackers still available below herr christian steinbach passed away on february 26, 2007.
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