This soldier nutcracker features a handpainted face, white beard, and a sword at his waist. In addition to lace making and weaving, the local population turned to wood carving. This nutcracker shows a traditional saxon ore miner in his dress uniform. Ringo is the pyramid maker who was interviewed by martha stewart during her christmas special in 2001. The place lies in the western ore mountains in a sheltered hollow in a side valley off the zwickauer mulde valley.
Stadt johanngeorgenstadt stadt eibenstock gemeinde bockau gemeinde zschorlau gemeinde breitenbrunn ag kammloipe erzgebirge vogtland e. 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 auction is for a vintage wooden nutcracker made by erzgebirge in germany. The classical german erzgebirge nutcracker has a grim look and a big angry mouth. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker ncd0x009 christkindlmarkt. Despite all this, the proposal was rejected on 23 december 1992. 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. Erzgebirgssparkasse lugau offnungszeiten telefon adresse. Then in 2015, the family had to file for bankruptcy and closed their workshops. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history nutcrackers and smokers have a romantic history. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Sachsen imports specializes in beautiful lace from plauen in germany and handcrafted wood collectibles, including pyramids, nutcrackers, and arches from the erzgebirge region of germany.
We have only the highest quality german nutcrackers for sale. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. It has its own entrance from the car park and can also be reached via a connecting corridor from the school. With cookies we can provide you the best experience possible. Shipping charges may apply all sizes in inches are approximate. Erzgebirgische the erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the province of saxony, germany. You can show only products from one manufacturer using the below dropdown. This plant was opened after the steinbach family moved from the erzgebirge region at the end of world war ii. Veranstaltungen bockau laborantendorf des erzgebirges. Bockauer raucherkerzen glaser original erzgebirgische volkskunst. Buy erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen santa father christmas decorates the tree large nutcracker germany.
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. Ferienwohnung ferienhaus mit hund hermsdorferzgebirge. Loaded with detail, this genuine erzgebirge nutcracker was made in the village of seiffen at the richard glasser factory. Bockau laboratory of erzgebirge mulderadweg bicycle. Every nutcracker we carry is a real german nutcracker from erzgebirge by chrrisian ulbricht or steinbach. The german author jacob grimm 17851865 described nutcrackers as idols that are made to exorcize evil spirits. Prices in usd are subject to change due to currency exchange rates and are updated biweekly. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. The seiffener volkskunst eg was founded by local craftsmen in 1958. The incorporation of blauenthal goes back hundreds of years and is closely linked to the abundance of water in this place. The history of decorative nutcrackers goes back to the 17th century. Since that time they have been dealing with the manufacturing of wooden items in traditional style of the erzgebirge.
Erzgebirge, erzgebirge nutcrackers replacements, ltd. The steinbach company or, steinbach gmbh vereinigte werkstaetten deutscher volkskunst, maintains two production workshops to produce its beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers. This miner is dressed in his formal finery with black and red tunic and his white britches, both traditional and wonderful. The bunny lays at your feet lots of pleasant, pretty things. In 1518 andreas blau came from nuremberg to erzgebirge.
Mining in this area started in 1534 and ceased in 1847, when economic deposits were exhausted. Richard glasser nutcrackers made in seiffen, germany. Uecht bucker raacherkerzle echt bockauer raucherkerzchen. Erzgebirge erzgebirge nutcrackers at replacements, ltd. Each nutcracker is depicted with a red military suit, blue eyes, white moustaches, beards, black boots and gray painted bases. At one time this area was rich in gold, silver and other minerals, but in. Bergstadt johanngeorgenstadt stadt des schwibbogens. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. Old mining district in the southern contact zones of the auerhammer and lauter granites. Bockau district, aue, erzgebirgskreis, saxony, germany.
The eastern part, called the eastern ore mountains osterzgebirge, is a protected landscape. The historical hammer mill town is considered the first and one of the most beautiful summer resorts in western erzgebirge. For the last 50 years seiffener volkskunst has been producing high quality german erzgebirge collectibles. Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e. The nutcracker with the black hat has a seal to its underside which reads erzgebirge made in german democratic republic. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history.
In 1958 in seiffen, germany, seiffener volkskunst was founded by several local craftsmen. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. It includes the mines near the town of bockau, as well as several small mining areas on the south slope of the. Easter nutcrackers a collection of easter nutcrackers. An excursion to the local mountain of bockau, the morgenleithe 814 m asl and the miniature houses gretels ruh are destinations worth mentioning. Seiffener volkskunst incense smokers and nutcrackers have the traditional design that has made the erzgebirge region famous. Hier lesen sie lokale nachrichten aus bockau jeden tag neu.
The eibenstock water park among palm trees provides fun for the whole family. Wonderful attention to detail on this nutcracker from the roping on his hat to his mountain climbing gear to the eidelweiss on his backpack. That first nutcracker simply had two levers and did, in fact, aid in opening the shells of nuts. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge orderhotline. 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. Nutcrackers, smokers, angels and miners made as copies of classical models, little shaping trees of excellent quality, a wide range of ring turned animals and a. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. In the 15th century there was a waterpowered flour mill as well as a saw mill where the mulde and bockau rivers joined.
Bockau is a community in the district of erzgebirgskreis in the free state of saxony in germany. The upper western part of the ore mountains, known in german as erzgebirge, belongs to the ore mountainsvogtland nature park. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. The erzgebirge is part of the german state saxony and lies close to the border to the czech republic. For exact size please refer to cm indication 1 inch 2. The first summer guest was the theologian and later a professor of geography at the university of leipzig, dr. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. Click on each image for a larger view and more information. Founded by bohemian exiles with the permission of saxon elector johann georg i in 1654, and at 700 to 1,000 m above sea level, it is the second highest town in saxony, making it an excellent winter sport resort. The community is known for growing and researching herbs. Seiffener volkskunst seiffen erzgebirge volkskunst. 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.
The mines near the town of bockau worked veins with various mineralizations fe, sn, ag, biconi. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. Besides the famous nutcracker the erzgebirge is also known for wooden christmas pyramids, incense smokers and schwibbogen light arches. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Great website great product unbelievably fast delivery time john pa. Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers. Original steinbach volkskunst aus hohenhameln germany. Seiffen nestles in the heart of the ore mountains german. As the silver and tin deposits declined, former miners had to look for new ways to feed their families. Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. There is an older plan in hohenhameln in northern germany.
Owing to its centuriesold cultivation of angelica, whose roots are used in making liqueurs, bockau is also known locally by the nickname wurzelbucke wurzel is german for root. German christmas nutcrackers german christmas traditions. Further small areas are nature reserves and natural monuments, and are protected by the state. Ansprechpartner bockau laborantendorf des erzgebirges. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts.
We want to greet you at easter and the sun may laugh brightly. Our lively and charming city sits in the stunning landscape of the western erzgebirge mountains, right on the czech border. A special meeting was held, and thankfully, the result was positive. The town council submitted an appeal against the decision on 4 january 1993. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. All of our staff want to contribute to guiding the children through this stage of their lives.
Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated. German traditional gifts handmade wooden art from the erzgebirge in germany. Hat is made of thick felt, faux fur for hair, beard and mustache. You will find that this region is a special gem in the erzgebirge, and its worth a visit in every season. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen santa father christmas.
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