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With 107 member organisations in 35 european countries, fuen is the largest european umbrella organisation of the autochthonous, national minorities in europe. Nutcracker hussar red 37 cm15in by seiffener volkskunst. Jan 12, 2018 joachimsthal kaiserbahnhof, joachimsthal, brandenburg. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, german nutcrackers and nutcracker characters. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history nutcrackers and smokers have a romantic history. German christmas nutcrackers german christmas traditions. Answer the german word for nutcracker is nussknacker. Click on each image for a larger view and more information. He stands a little over 8 inches tall and comes with his original box. Great website great product unbelievably fast delivery time john pa. Every nutcracker we carry is a real german nutcracker from erzgebirge by chrrisian ulbricht or steinbach. The nutcracker production center of germany today is in erzgebirge.
This was previously a salt trade route, but it was now being used for tin, timber, glass, and fireworks. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. Joachims valley in the ore mountains, close to the czech border with germany. The eastern part, called the eastern ore mountains osterzgebirge, is a protected landscape. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. The federal union of european nationalities fuen represents the interests of the european minorities on regional, national and in particular on the european level. It is situated at an altitude of 733 m 2,405 ft above sea level in the eponymous st. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration buy off. The historical figure of the catholic bishop patrick lived around the fifth century and is known to be the first christian missionary in ireland. Erzgebirge erzgebirge nutcrackers at replacements, ltd.
Even richer deposits of uranium ore were found in st. German christmas nutcracker santa claus 30,0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht 4. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen santa father christmas. Nutcracker dolls, also known as christmas nutcrackers, are decorative nutcracker figurines. The frog girl with tambourine and the frog street organ. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline.
The local folk art made from mined silver, such as nutcrackers and classic clocks. Many erzgebirge christmas decorations honor the regions mining history. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. 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. The history of decorative nutcrackers goes back to the 17th century. Due to the large deposits of silver and tin during the 16th to the 18th centuries, the erzgebirge region was a very wealthy area. Joachimsthal kaiserbahnhof, joachimsthal, brandenburg. Several mining camps were built around the erzgebirge mountains, including marienberg, oberwiesenthal, gottesgab, and sebastiansberg. In the 14th century silver, tin, iron and nickel were mined here but it was always covers by a abundant forest. The erzgebirge is part of the german state saxony and lies close to the border to the czech republic.
This nutcracker shows a traditional saxon ore miner in his dress uniform. Erzgebirge nutcrackers and smoking men raeuchermaenner at. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated. Erzgebirgische the erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the province of saxony, germany. Today, the border between germany and the czech republic runs just north of the main crest of the mountain range. 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.
Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers. Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. Made in germany by kleinkunst as dem erzgebirge muller gmbh 9 inches 23,0 cm 2008 introduction. 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. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker christkindlmarkt. Sankt joachimsthal jachymov 1516 wurden beim ort conradsgrun, wo ein unbedeutender bergbau betrieben wurde, gro. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Here, wooden smoking figures, nutcrackers, handcarved wooden trees spanbaume, candle. Today, it is a historic landmark in the erzgebirge. Herzgebirge sankt joachimsthal jachymov 1516 wurden. Today, the border between germany and the czech republic runs just. I still highly recommend you ad in the optional insurance. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history.
We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. Most of these table linens, which are also known as table toppers, are easycare and machinewashable. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. This plant was opened after the steinbach family moved from the erzgebirge region at the end of world war ii. Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration buy. Dreaming of an artisanal christmas the new york times. The nutcracker with the black hat has a seal to its underside which reads erzgebirge made in german democratic republic. We have only the highest quality german nutcrackers for sale. Buy erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen santa father christmas decorates the tree large nutcracker germany. Erzgebirge, erzgebirge nutcrackers replacements, ltd. This miner is dressed in his formal finery with black and red tunic and his white britches, both traditional and wonderful.
That first nutcracker simply had two levers and did, in fact, aid in opening the shells of nuts. Used as either a wooden nutracker or as a collectible item, the german erzgebirge nutcracker continues to be very popular. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. The ore mountains are geologically considered to be one of the most heavily researched mountain ranges in the world.
Besides the famous nutcracker the erzgebirge is also known for wooden christmas pyramids, incense smokers and schwibbogen light arches. This pluton is surrounded by progressive zones of contact metamorphism in which. Nov 07, 2016 herbstfest 2016 in thalheimsachsen 04. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Jachymov, until 1945 known also by its german name of sankt joachimsthal or joachimsthal is a spa town in the karlovy vary region of bohemia, czech republic. The main street of the toy village of seiffen is lined with food stands and. The erzgebirge region forms todays border between germany and the czech. Joachimsthal kaiserbahnhof joachimsthal, brandenburg. New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. Many wooden toy soldier nutcrackers are made in the erzgebirge where is the erzgebirge and.
Four erzgebirge nutcrackers item details a collection of four erzebirge nutcrackers including a small red nutcracker, a larger mustard colored nutcracker, a large red nutcracker and a large blue nutcracker. Wood turned on lathes that can be traced back to the small german mining town of seiffen, in the mountains of the erzgebirge around the czechoslovakian border. 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.
Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger weihnachtswer. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. The family run company from zschorlau in the ore mountains is. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker ncd0x009 christkindlmarkt. Our selection includes nutcrackers from the fuechtner workshop, where the first traditional german nutcracker christmas decoration was carved. June 2018 newsletter leavenworth nutcracker museum. German christmas nutcracker santa claus 30,0 cm 12 inches authentic german 4. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. Patrick by steinbach and nutcracker irish troll by steinbach cant wait either. A collection of four erzebirge nutcrackers including a small red nutcracker, a larger mustard colored nutcracker, a large red nutcracker and a large blue nutcracker.
What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop. Nine lessons and carols norad tracks santa nutcrackers. He is all handcrafted from quality german wood and his hair and beard are real fur not synthetic. The steinbach company or, steinbach gmbh vereinigte werkstaetten deutscher volkskunst, maintains two production workshops to produce its beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers. Further small areas are nature reserves and natural monuments, and are protected by the state. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. Each nutcracker is depicted with a red military suit, blue eyes, white moustaches, beards, black boots and gray painted bases. He will be placed in his box and then inside another heavier shipping box for added protection. Erzgebirge lies in eastern germany very close to the border of the czech republic.
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