The christmas nutcracker tradition began centuries ago in the alpine regions of germany. Retired steinbach nutcracker designs these steinbach nutrackers do come with westgermany stamp and hangtag due to the long and returning wishlist for very old steinbach nutcrackers we do have now a new section which focus only on very old and retired pieces. Sue collected them over a number of yearsfrom the late 1970s through the 1980. True to the story, this 19 drosselmeier is wearing a long robe, an eye patch, a black top hat, and is holding a smaller nutcracker and a golden stopwatch. Then in 2015, the family had to file for bankruptcy and closed their workshops. High to low click on the image or text below to go to that section. Click on the image or text below to go to that section. All steinbach nutcrackers are handcrafted in germany. The 200yearold company is based in hohenhameln, a municipality in eastern germany, and its handcarved and handpainted collectibles are particularly popular around christmas time. Whimsical, artistic and downright adorable, nutcrackers have been a tradition heralding the onset of the christmas season for many, many years. Issued as a limited edition of 7,500 pieces, and hand signed by karla steinbach.
Steinbach nutcrackers, marienberg, sachsen, germany. Mar 14, 2017 the world famous steinbach nutcrackers are produced in the german erzgebirge region. Fortunately for the very large fanbase of steinbach nutcrackers, a buyer for. Hollywood nutcrackers kurt adler king nutcracker 18inch purple. The steinbach family started in business in 1832 by purchasing a timber yard and operating a wood sawmill which ran initially by water power and then by steam power.
Nutcracker dolls, also known as christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines. I have built this collection over the past 15 years. Pope francis is depicted here wearing his usual simple white vestment, his white, black and gold miter and silver eyeglasses. About us our story news tel 14809682272 fax 14809669827. 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. Signed christian steinbach nutcrackers still available below herr christian steinbach passed away on february 26, 2007. Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year.
He has hired most of the steinbach employees and they are producing nutcrackers. 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. Steinbach nutcracker production in germany youtube. Christmas favorite quality handmade collectible 14 rocking horse santa german nutcracker. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Fezziwig steinbach nutcracker is the ninth piece in the dickens christmas carol series.
Hollywood gold and silver king nutcracker ha0463 17. Kurt adler coca cola christmas nutcracker with polar bear hat 15 inch tall. Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in strasbourg france during the. Steinbach traditional nutcrackers christmas treasures. Nutcrackers in the form of wood carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. Director karla steinbach told the hildesheimer allegemeine newspaper that she had paid most of her 120 employees around 5.
For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical. German steinbach nutcrackers rocking horse santa signed. A nutcracker is a tool designed to open nuts by cracking their shells. Steinbach nutcrackers gift shop marienberg, sachsen. New 2014 steinbach nutcracker christmas holidays, merry christmas.
Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects. His bright red nose and hair, and oversized yellow sunflowers, make this colorful nutcracker hard to miss. Other groups are part of easter, 4th of july, halloween and thanksgiving themes. 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. You have to know a thing or two about the wood to work with it, because it is a living material with its own rules, explains herr steinbach. Showtimer hg 2014 01 upload on site dallas market center. Steinbach, one of germanys bestknown makers of traditional wooden nutcrackers, files for bankruptcy. German christmas nutcracker chubby king melchior 12. Learn more about the history and craftsmanship of this traditional symbol of christmas and why steinbach and hollywood nutcrackers are popular collectibles worldwide. In 2015, the family had to file for bankruptcy though and had to sell their workshops. Steinbach nutcracker christmas nutcracker german nutcrackers. Treasure trove items whose sale benefits round hill community church large lusterware set modern steinbach nutcrackers 8 and up vintage hats welch watercolor cranberry goblets and watermelon set 1 questions.
Figurative nutcrackers are a good luck symbol in germany, and a folktale recounts that a puppetmaker won a nutcracking challenge by creating a. Nutcrackers book christian steinbach the steinbach collector nutcracker book fourth edition size. The steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family. German erzgebirge nutcrackers steinbach nutrackers tyrolean nutcracker by. Horror series l steinbach limited edition nutcrackers l. 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. Crystallia discounted casual china dinnerware waterford. Steinbach nutcracker price list 2005 bavarian shopping mall. File not found on christmas treasures server german nutcrackers, incense. The clown es0271, is sure to bring a smile to your face. For most of two centuries the steinbach family produced fine wood products. Historic german nutcracker producer steinbach files for. Steinbach nutcracker fantasy nutcrackers nutcracker suite. For auction is a christian steinbach napoleon nutcracker.
German steinbach nutcrackers rocking horse santa signed 2014. The world famous steinbach nutcrackers are produced in the german erzgebirge region. Steinbach s1864 bavarian limited edition nutcrakcer. Apr 15, 2016 these nutcrackers are a good friend of mines collection. The steinbach name has carried on and the erzgebirge, germany business continues to design, carve and create the acclaimed steinbach nutcrackers. Legendary steinbach nutcrackers bavarian shopping mall. Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates back to the th century. Some of them are already retired and thus increasing very fast in value. Please do not forget that prieces are always only one part of the medal especially. Historic german nutcracker company declares bankruptcy. He is missed by the collectors and all that met him. The classic nutcracker comes in the size of 16 up to 18 inches. The prices will reflect any of the missing pieces, broken pieces or other flaws i found. I think you can order new steinbach boxes and replacement parts from the steinbach german factory or from other online sources.
Steinbach north pole series limited edition nutcrackers. My favorite character from dickens story the christmas carol. 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. Oktoberfesthaus firmly believes this to be true and we think every family should have at least one nutcracker to bring your household joy. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, german nutcrackers and nutcracker sweet. Most of the nutcrackers i have are marked west german, burned andor pressed as a logo into the bottom. Steinbach s 20082009 addition to the steinbach collectors club nutcracker series is the clown.
These pieces are at least 15 years old some of them even 20 years o. We have been advised the steinbach name and factory has been purchased by a german businessman. 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. Christian steinbach nutcrackers the christmas sleigh. Steinbach, one of germanys largest producers of handcrafted nutcrackers, has officially filed for bankruptcy, the associated press reports.
The nutcracker suite series of limited edition nutcracker by steinbach was. Darth vader and master yoda have been discontinued, we have limited inventories of both in stock, order now if you want one or they are gone forever. Historic german nutcracker producer steinbach files for bankruptcy. Steinbach nutcrackers christmasandcollectiblesonline.
He loved to travel to the us and meet with collectors on his signing tours and was devoted to his magical nutcrackers. The decorative nutcracker has been a popular german novelty piece for over 200 years now. Nutcracker collection welcome to my nutcracker collection. Brass nameplate on base reads world costume series the bavarian.