A quarter of a century later the names erzgebirge in german and rudohori in czech became established. Uwe loeschner is now the curator having taken over the position from his father, jurgen. Image courtesy of hennix wikipedia creative commons erzgebirge is the site of the earliestknown mining district in all of. When germany splintered into east and west, the erzgebirge region was behind the. The most popular origin story of nutcrackers in germany is that a wealthy. Erzgebirgepalace lights on lights off 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. See more ideas about miniatures, german christmas and german nutcrackers. Gifthunting gis helped keep the nutcracker makers in business. One origin story attributes the creation of the first nutcracker doll to a craftsman from seiffen. Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates. Erzgebirgische volkskunst is a wellknown form of highly. A wellknown type portrays a person whose mouth forms the jaws of the nutcracker, though many of these are meant for decoration. The erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the east of germany.
As the metal supply dwindled, many families were forced to turn to the trade of woodworking. Jul 04, 2017 nussknackermuseum nutcrackermuseum im erzgebirge rmx in hd. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Standing wooden nutcrackers in the form of soldiers and kings were shown in the sonneberg and erzgebirge regions of germany by 1800 and in 1830, the term nussknacker appeared in the dictionary of the brothers grim. Whatever the season or the holiday or the festival, the erzgebirge remains, above all, a landscape of idea. The erzgebirge nutcracker scene has gotten a little crazy since the nutcracker ballet has gotten so popular. By teh way, seiffen in germany was home to many of the worlds most famous. Other estimations like te town seiffen claim the nutcracker s official birth year as 1879. The erzgebirge also hosts many nature reserves, including the gesingberg, georgenfelder hochmoor, and grober kranichsee. Towns like seiffen and annabergbuchholz are full of authentic nutcrackers.
German nutcrackers by fuchtner company in seiffen germany. Nussknackermuseum nutcrackermuseum im erzgebirge rmx in hd. The family included architects, builders, merchants, judges, politicians and military men. This reflects its special mix of tradition and innovation, of closeness to. The erzgebirge region in germany has become very popular and world known for its creation of beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers, smoker men, christmas pyramids and candle arches. German christmas nutcracker santa claus 30,0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht i love how the history of german nutcrackers is tied up in a fairy. Read on to learn more about the history of the nutcracker and how th. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers nutcracker in.
German nutcracker german christmas traditions and decorations. The history of the wooden nutcracker starts in 16th century in germany. Nussknackermuseum nutcrackermuseum im erzgebirge rmx in. Rich deposits of gold, silver and tin brought prosperity to the region during the 15 th17 th century.
The upper western part of the ore mountains, known in german as erzgebirge, belongs to the ore mountainsvogtland nature park. Watch through this 10 minute video and you will see. The land of christmas and the winter sports region the erzgebirge has many beautiful nicknames. They were often given as gifts, and at some point they became associated with christmas season. Get the facts on nazi germany, east germany and the reunification of germany.
Make offer nutcracker palace guard made in west germany red soldier erzgebirge with box 1979 nutcracker king original erzgebirge e. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. This area claims to be the birthplace of many christmas customs and icons, like the christmas tree and christmas ornaments, as well as many traditional christmas gifts like candle carousels, pyramids, nutcrackers, figurines and smokers. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. German christmas traditions with helga and the nutcracker at epcot duration. Traditional nutcrackers can be found all over germany, but especially in the erzgebirge region. The family settled around the erzgebirge, a mountainous mining area which at one time was. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. A nutcracker is a tool designed to open nuts by cracking their shells. The history of nutcrackers extends as far back as when humans were cracking and eating nuts, and will continue on into the future for as long as people continue to enjoy natures shelled protein and healthy fat source. Original erzgebirgische volkskunst real handcraft from the erzgebirge made by famous manufacturers. That first nutcracker simply had two levers and did, in fact, aid in opening the shells of nuts.
First look for the word nussknacker, german for nutcracker. Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates back to the th century. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, german christmas and antique toys. However, nutcracking devices have had a longstemming evolution for a few thousand years. Nutcracker dolls originate from late17th century germany, particularly the ore mountains german. Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects. It was defined as often in the form of a misshaped little man, in whose mouth the nut, by means of a leaver or screw, is cracked open.
Erzgebirge nutcracker in christmas nutcrackers 19461990. It was defined as often in the form of a misshaped little man, in whose mouth the nut, by means of a leaver or screw, is cracked. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Read on to learn more about the history of the nutcracker and how they evolved into todays form. Smokers, nutcrackers, arches, pyramids and many more. The erstes nussknackermuseum europas at neuhausen in the erzgebirge shows over 5,000 nutcrackers and is at present, the only all nutcracker museum in europe. The very first nutcracker, long before the german erzgebirge. Other estimations like te town seiffen claim the nutcrackers official birth year as 1879.
Seiffen, germany home of the nutcracker 1997 youtube. This traditional german nutcracker was manufactured by the erzgebirgische firm, kwo. Discover the diversity of erzgebirgische volkskunst from germany and decorate your home with traditional christmas and easter decoration from seiffen, olbernhau or grunhainichen. The strong following of this classic production greatly increased the popularity of collecting nutcrackers in many countries around the world. Tin mining oldest smelting factory in germany still operating near freiberg. History of german nutcrackers get a nutcracker for your home. The most effective and longlasting nutcrackers are made with a solid metal plate and a rubber cap. Seiffen, and the erzgebirge region lie within the state of saxony, in former east germany near the czech border. Dreaming of an artisanal christmas the new york times. Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e. Learn more about what makes these christmas decorations special, and where you can get one.
Nutcrackers are a huge part of christmas decorating. This region was rich in gold, silver, tin, cobalt, and uranium, as well as timber which was needed to support the ceilings of the mines. The steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers. The nutcracker suite became very popular in many countries around the world and helped the erzgebirge nutcracker become just as famous. A nutcracker is valued and deemed collectible based on its age, rarity, craftsmanship, material and brand name.
We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline. Nussknackermuseum nutcrackermuseum im erzgebirge rmx. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade.
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 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. History of the german nutcracker the history of the wooden nutcracker starts in 16th century in germany. This included making handmade german nutcrackers, smokers, and cuckoo clocks. The steinbach company or, steinbach gmbh vereinigte werkstaetten deutscher volkskunst, maintains two production workshops to produce its beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers. The erzgebirge regions of germany is full of life, culture and traditions. After germany was reunited in 1990, christian ulbricht bought back his. Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870. Gifthunting gis helped keep the nutcrackermakers in business. This plant was opened after the steinbach family moved from the erzgebirge region at the end of world war ii. The most common nutcracker is the in the form of a wooden soldier, which weve had for about 200 years now. Dec 21, 20 in november, 1997 i travelled to seiffen, germany which is home to the centuries old, worldrenowned, artisan christmas wood working industry.
It should also be able to crack nuts as a proper nutcracker should do. They grew in popularity around the 19th century and spread. Erstes nussknacker museum in neuhausen, germany leavenworth. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. For christmas and easter or for the rest of the year you will find wunderful products of high quality in. History of german nutcrackers get a nutcracker for your. Erzgebirge nutcracker indiana christmas nutcrackers 19461990. Steinbach volkskunst gmbh german nutcrackers, incense. Of impact force, pressure, slingshots and cracking nuts. Nm the history of nutcrackers leavenworth nutcracker museum. Christmas nutcrackers made in germany wooden nutcracker. Germany is a large northern european country with a complex history and a population of over 82 million. Nutcrackers showed up in germany s erzgebirge region in 1725.
As a very special gift we recommend steinbach nutcrackers limited editions, kwo mozart orchestra, schwibbogen dresdner frauenkirche and christmas pyramids with. Sep 30, 2015 nutcrackers, smoking men, pyramids, miniatures wooden carvings, and more all items made in saxony germany. Kwo nutcrackers kunstgewerbewerkstatten olbernhau germany. Erzgebirge nutcracker indiana christmas nutcrackers 1946. In november, 1997 i travelled to seiffen, germany which is home to the centuries old, worldrenowned, artisan christmas wood working industry. In the german erzgebirge ore mountains the most famous nutcracker was born the original german erzgebirge nutcracker. The history of the erzgebirge from the erzgebirge district to europe, from the middle ages until today. The history of german nutcrackers starts with a fairy tale. The family settled around the erzgebirge, a mountainous mining area that at one time was part of east germany.
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. This santa nutcracker is covered in genuine swarovski crystals and is part of a new generation of nutcrackers made in germany by the respected erzgebirge firm, kwo. Steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family. Nutcrackers showed up in germanys erzgebirge region in 1725. After germany was reunited in 1990, christian ulbricht bought back his fathers original company in seiffen. These nutcrackers have big angry mouths and grim looks. You might find yourself lucky if you are able to get a classic german erzgebirge nutcracker. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. It seems like companies compete to see who can created the largest or most elaborate variations on the nutcracker theme. For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest. Erzgebirgskunstshop erzgebirgische volkskunst smokers, nutcrackers, pyramids, christmas arcs, flower children, angels and many more for christmas decoration. In 1872 wilhelm fuchtner, known as the father of the nutcracker, made the first commercial production of nutcrackers using the lathe to create many of the same design. The design was perfected in the erzgebirge region near the ore. Nov 18, 2016 the history of german nutcrackers starts with a fairy tale.
Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop for premium handcrafts made in germany. Petrus albinus used the name erzgebirge ore mountains for the first time in 1589, in his chronicle. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Dec 18, 2019 the german town of seiffen is known for its handcrafted christmas ornaments like these nutcrackers in the workshop of seiffener volkskunst, which creates traditional folk art. With a lot of passion and diligence the family and their team create traditional wooden art that brings joy to grownups and children alike. There is an older plan in hohenhameln in northern germany. There are many designs, including levers, screws, and ratchets. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. King richard the lionhearted large nutcracker erzgebirge region ore mountain 1980s germany original box christmas heirloom collectible. The german town of seiffen is known for its handcrafted christmas ornaments like these nutcrackers in the workshop of seiffener volkskunst, which creates traditional folk art. German crafts, particularly those created in the erzgebirge region, focused.
The erzgebirge originally made money from mining but as the mines played out, miners used their woodworking skills to create toys and. A unique history of nutcrackers featuring the in a nutshell infographic. The quintessential icon of christmas, the nutcracker dates back to the early 18th century. Where did the first nutcrackers come from christkindlmarkt. This region, located on the eastern side of germany, is mountainous hence the name erzgebirge which translates to ore mountains.
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