This soldier nutcracker features a handpainted face, white beard, and a sword at his waist. The ulbricht name of manufacturing black forest nutcrackers and incense smokers. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. Gunther ulbricht, nutcracker artisan from germany, makes the frame workshop in appleton, wisconsin his first stop during his 2019 u. Ulbricht nutcrackers german nutcracker erzgebirgepalace. Erzgebirgische the erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the province of saxony, germany. 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. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. Many erzgebirge christmas decorations honor the regions mining. German christmas nutcracker santa claus 30,0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht 4.
Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. Miniature seiffen erzgebirge new in stock and prepared for transportation. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Nutcracker with tree miniature, red by wolfgang braun. Dreaming of an artisanal christmas the new york times. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated.
First of all, they are made in the ore region of germany, the erzgebirge. In time the artistry of the wood carvers of the erzgebirge became famous for the quality of their work was noteworthy. The eastern part, called the eastern ore mountains osterzgebirge, is a protected landscape. Erzgebirge german nutcrackers christmas decorations. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. Further small areas are nature reserves and natural monuments, and are protected by the state. Jul 07, 2016 25 folksongs and words of anton gunther, singer of the erzgebirge 1876 1937. Vintage erzgebirge german nutcracker soilder hand carved. Potpourri uber anton gunthers erzgebirgische lieder 1929. Christians son gunther remains at the factory in lauingen while his daughter enis. Purchase miniature seiffen erzgebirge new from ebay.
Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history nutcrackers and smokers have a romantic history. German nutcrackers by fuchtner company in seiffen germany. Each nutcracker is depicted with a red military suit, blue eyes, white moustaches, beards, black boots and gray painted bases. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. In the german erzgebirge or ore mountains, the ulbricht family has been. Mei spielzeigland mit dem antonguntherchor seiffen youtube. They are handmade and an authentic product oft he erzgebirge region. Grim nutcrackers, whiskery smoking men and brightly shining candle arches.
Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870. Gunther ulbricht german nutcracker maker on 2019 u s tour. There is an older plan in hohenhameln in northern germany. With cookies we can provide you the best experience possible. Made in germany by kleinkunst as dem erzgebirge muller gmbh 9 inches 23,0 cm 2008 introduction.
The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Anton gunther was born in 1876 in gottesgab, amidst the wooded mountains of the erzgebirge. Smoker gunther anton 20 cm8in by kwo erzgebirgepalace. The antongunthertrail a long weekend in the ore mountains. Gunther is a third generation family member running the firm holzkunst christian ulbricht, gmbh. Gunther ulbricht has inherited great creative ability. Denns gilt ja onnrer haamit in alter deitscher trei. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years.
In the 14th century silver, tin, iron and nickel were mined here but it was always covers by a abundant forest. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history. Besides the famous nutcracker the erzgebirge is also known for wooden christmas pyramids, incense smokers and schwibbogen light arches. Kg we are one of the biggest manufacturer of original erzgebirge folk art. Click on each image for a larger view and more information. Meet the nutcracker added a new photo in seiffenerzgebirge. At that time, the border between saxony and austriahungary. 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.
Ulbricht nutcrackers history ulbricht nutcrackers are among the most popularly. Detailed information about christian ulbricht nutcrackers from the german erzgebirge a history of. We have only the highest quality german nutcrackers for sale. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop for premium handcrafts made in germany. This nutcracker shows a traditional saxon ore miner in his dress uniform. The famous incense smokers by kwo are known for their lovely details. The german erzgebirge ore mountains is a mountain range in eastern germany.
Inges ulbricht is in charge of the plan in seiffen while gunther ulbricht heads up. They would carve their ornaments and their smokers and take them on their backs to peddle their wares in various towns and cities. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers erzgebirge. Thereby for example the session information or language setting are stored on your computer. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. German nutcracker king ashtree red, height 39 cm 15 inch, original erzgebirge by seiffener volkskunst see more. 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. Get the best deals on christmas nutcrackers 1946 1990. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
The nutcracker with the black hat has a seal to its underside which reads erzgebirge made in german democratic republic. Hans soph, stephan dietrich and especially anton gunther were active. The upper western part of the ore mountains, known in german as erzgebirge, belongs to the ore mountainsvogtland nature park. Liveaufnahme des antonguntherchores seiffen zum jubilaumskonzert am 26. Anton gunther was born on june 5, 1876 in gottesgab bozi dar near the fichtelberg. A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. Anton gunther was a famous folkmusic writer of the erzgebirge born 1876, died in 1937. Nutcracker wine aficionado santa i am the footer calltoaction block, here you can add some relevantimportant information about your company or product. Miniature anton gunter with guitar in wood box by wolfgang braun. Vintage original erzgebirge nutcracker germany mib. Ringo is the pyramid maker who was interviewed by martha stewart during her christmas special in 2001. The history of decorative nutcrackers goes back to the 17th century.
The erzgebirge is part of the german state saxony and lies close to the border to the czech republic. Ulbricht nutcrackers from ullbricht german handcraft. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Nutcracker christmas erzgebirge seiffen king red varnished 38 cm 112111 new check this awesome product by going to the link at the image. The steinbach company or, steinbach gmbh vereinigte werkstaetten deutscher volkskunst, maintains two production workshops to produce its beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers. We only supply original black forest cuckoo clocks. Product information german christmas smoker gunther anton. 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. Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. Explore our diversity and enjoy our products, because. The erzgebirge is rich in forestry so the miners turned one by one to wood carving. Here, wooden smoking figures, nutcrackers, handcarved wooden trees.
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