Learn more about the world famous erzgebirge nutcrackers made by steinbach history of the steinbach nutcracker. 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. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth which the. Whimsical, artistic and downright adorable, nutcrackers have been a tradition heralding the onset of the christmas season for many, many years. They are the as nice as the big ones and also very exclusive due to their limited edition. One of the few dentists that will make you smile, the chubby dentist stands 12. 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. Source by circuit city the in steinbach, electrical. The night before christmas series we have placed steinbachs night before christmas series within this same section for the the moment. The steinbach family has been making german folk art for 5 generations. Issued as a limited edition of 7,500 pieces, and hand signed by karla steinbach.
Sep 9, 2012 this pin was discovered by kathy hobbs. Circuit city corporation is an american consumer electronics retail company, established by. Steinbach north pole series limited edition nutcrackers. King henry viii comes prepared to impress with his luxurious and regal attire. Fezziwig steinbach nutcracker is the ninth piece in the dickens christmas carol series. Steinbach handmade nutcracker handmade in germany collectible soldier nutcracker. Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in strasbourg france during the.
Steinbach nutcrackers series pieces christmas treasures. Karla steinbach, who is vice president, is being groomed to become the sixth generation to head the company after her. Steinbach surname, a german surname places austria. In 1998 steinbach introduced a new nutcracker series, the steinbach famous royalty nutcracker series. For most of two centuries the steinbach family has been producing fine wood products. The decorative nutcracker has been a popular german novelty piece for over 200 years now. The chain goes back over 40 years in canada, initially as radio shack and later as the source by circuit city. I have drummers, kings, soldiers, and 1 princess and many more. Steinbachs world famous nutcrackers picture the best of old traditional. Steinbach nutcrackers nutcrackers sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. Jan 27, 2011 i have at least 100 wooden nutcrackers that i have collected for over 15 years now. 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. Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects.
Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates back to the th century. Steinbach signed troll king arthur with chalice german wood christmas nutcracker. She had original boxes for some, plain boxes for others. Steinbach am attersee, in the district of vocklabruck. Our products steinbach nutcrackers shop steinbach nutcrackers. But this is not really the type of nutcracker that the steinbach company produces. All steinbach nutcrackers are handcrafted in germany. 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. Steinbach nutcracker production in germany youtube. Steinbach was a great experience filled with terrific people.
Today, herr christian steinbach heads the family operation carrying on the tradition with his daughter karla. Learn more about source by circuit city steinbach, mb. Steinbach nutcracker cello player nutcracker characters, nutty buddy, nut. Value city destroyed it, but then again they are gone now.
This nutcracker is the third in the series, stands 15 and. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Christians daughter karla continues to run the company. According to the late great herr steinbach of steinbach gmbh, a nutcracker is a symbolic figure, one that gives happiness and protects your family. I worked out of the white plains corporate office from march 1987 december 1995 then to the corporate office of value city in columbus, ohio.
Source by circuit city the electronic retailers in. High to low click on the image or text below to go to that section. Treasure your nutcrackers with the christian steinbach signature. Steinbach nutcrackers christmasandcollectiblesonline. Oktoberfesthaus firmly believes this to be true and we think every family should have at least one nutcracker to bring your household joy. Included in this grouping of germanmade nutcrackers is a polish santa, a pere noel, and a florentine santa figure, each wooden nutcracker is presented housed in its original box. Steinbach nutcrackerprice 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. 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. Steinbach nutcrackers, hand crafted in germany, steinbach nutcracker limited editions and more. He loved to travel to the us and meet with collectors on his signing tours and was devoted to his magical nutcrackers. Featured items newest items bestselling alphabetical.
The world famous steinbach nutcrackers are produced in the german erzgebirge region. My favorite character from dickens story the christmas carol. Christmas german steinbach kwo nutcrackers decorations. Deck the halls 5th in the sounds of the season series, plays deck the halls, french snowman 6th in the international snowman series, gingerbread santa 4th in the north american santa series and slavic santa 27th in the christmas legends series. About us our story news tel 14809682272 fax 14809669827. Kurt adler exclusive limited edition, steinbach nutcracker, 1822h brand new in original box with all tags, introduced 1998, retired signed by herr christian steinbach approximately 17 tall made in germany of wood by the steinbach factory. Buy direct and safe steinbach nutcrackers from the original manufacturer in germany. Limited edition of 5,000 pieces 17 inches 43,0 cm introduced 2012 made in germany by steinbach volkskunst, gmbh marienberg ot gebirge, saxony, germany. Sale coupon code 530 enter in shopping cart, this coupon code does not apply to all items. Then in 2015, the family had to file for bankruptcy and closed their workshops. The steinbach chubby dentist german nutcracker is an example of the rich heritage of steinbach nutcrackers. Mar 14, 2017 the world famous steinbach nutcrackers are produced in the german erzgebirge region. Nutcracker collection welcome to my nutcracker collection. Steinbach s main factory and headquarters is located in marienberg, in the erzgebirge region of saxony in germany.
The canadian operations, which were run under the source by circuit city banner, were not initially affected by the liquidation, but were later sold. Steinbach nutcracker price list 2005 bavarian shopping mall. The edible material within the shell is known as the kernel. Signed christian steinbach nutcrackers still available below herr christian steinbach passed away on february 26, 2007. He is missed by the collectors and all that met him.
Joseph and his dreamcoat es1810 nutcracker, continued the popular steinbach biblical nutcracker series as it honored and celebrated another wonderful and famous biblical character in 1998. Source by circuit city in steinbach, mb 2043264928 411. Other groups are part of easter, 4th of july, halloween and thanksgiving themes. Decorative nutcrackers in the form of wooden carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. Steinbach nutcrackers are perhaps the most recognized of all hand crafted nutcrackers produced in germany and are collected by thousands in the united states and around the world. First to premier was the king henry viii es1823 nutcracker.
All of our steinbach nutcracker thumbnails have clickto larger images. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how i can tell how much nutcrackers are worth these days or maybe a site that i can look them up on. The steinbach name has carried on and the erzgebirge, germany business continues to design, carve and create the acclaimed steinbach nutcrackers. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, german nutcrackers and nutcracker sweet. These nutcrackers depict an older man with wooden pipe and cane wearing flannel patterned clothes and hat with a pair of binoculars around his neck and a man in yellow clothes with a pointed hat holding a pink flower in his right hand. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth which the operator opens by lifting a lever in the back of the figurine. When everyone is asleep, santa claus climbs into the house through the chimney and fills the childrens stockings with gifts. I have at least 100 wooden nutcrackers that i have collected for over 15 years now. To be able to use steinbach german nutrackers official in full range, we recommend activating javascript in your browser. A nutcracker is a device used to break open the shells of hard, dry fruits, known commonly as nuts, produced by certain species of trees.
Steinbach nutcracker cello player with images nutcracker. For auction is a christian steinbach napoleon nutcracker. Originally one could insert a nut in the bigtoothed mouth, press down and crack the nut. 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.
There is something about wood crafts, and we are completely into it. Steinbach, gouvy, a village in the municipality of gouvy. Steinbach has produced this santa who carries not only a bag full of goodies, but the well know book by clement c moore, actually written as a visit from st. I have built this collection over the past 15 years.
Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. Apr 28, 2007 i worked out of the white plains corporate office from march 1987 december 1995 then to the corporate office of value city in columbus, ohio. Christian steinbach nutcrackers the christmas sleigh. Steinbach store, a defunct american department store chain in asbury park, new jersey steinbach credit union, a canadian credit union in manitoba. The steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family.