The name steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved steinbach nutcracker masterpieces. Begun many years ago by herr christian steinbach the king of steinbach nutcrackers the tradition of creating fine, handcarved steinbach german nutcrackers is being continued by his daughter, karla steinbach. Kurt adler signed steinbach elf north pole nutcracker, 19inch. Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. Steinbach, the 200 year old historic german company that produces handcrafted nutcrackers, has officially filed for bankruptcy. Unless we make a mutually beneficial sale, i must remove them. The 1892 debut of tchaikovskys nutcracker suite ballet established nutcrackers as a christmas holiday tradition. Simply steinbach is proud to offer nutcrackers to decorate your home during the. Christmas nutcrackers are a common holiday decorative piece, but did not get popular in the united states until the 1950s. If you are looking for a special one, which is not displayed here please let us know. According to the late great herr steinbach of steinbach gmbh, a nutcracker is a symbolic figure, one that gives happiness and protects your family.
Of the european carving tradition, wagner says, by the 15th and 16th centuries, carvers in france and. Signed steinbach nutcrackers for sale in seattle, wa offerup. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. Whimsical, artistic and downright adorable, nutcrackers have been a tradition heralding the onset of the christmas season for many, many years. Identify and value collectible figurines in various materials with bavarian regalia associated with the military history of. Will sell singlesteinbach nutcracker collection, 7, le. I have a series of steinbach and ulbricht nutcrackers i. Tchaikovskys classic ballet, the nutcracker, established nutcrackers as a holiday tradition in the late 1800s. They are handpainted using bright colors and they come in different sizes. Family members worked as judges, merchants and architects.
That said, it is not as obvious how the tradition of christmas nutcrackers evolved. While there are so many varieties that can be found in the secondary market, nutcrackers made by otto ulbricht and the steinbach are highly collectible. Hi, i have a series of steinbach and ulbricht nutcrackers i wish to sell and i am trying to find out where to sell them and what they might be worth. For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest materials in our worldfamous nutcrackers. Steinbach nutcrackers series steinbach nutcrackers traditional.
The decorative nutcracker has been a popular german novelty piece for over 200 years now. A guide to christmas antiques and vintage christmas. Find a wonderful selection of steinbach nutcrackers and smokers at the prudent collector. Steinbach nutcracker collection for sale individual purchases o.
According to tradition, nutcrackers represent strength and power, and they are symbols of good luck and goodwill. Steinbach nutcrackers christmasandcollectiblesonline. The steinbach name has carried on and the erzgebirge, germany business continues to design, carve and create the acclaimed steinbach nutcrackers. Depends on which christmas markets you are visiting. Steinbach surname, a german surname places austria. Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. Steinbach was a famous architect and built the muenster dome in strasbourg france during the. Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers, royalties, miners, and tradesmen. Rare original steinbach volkskunst german by bluedaisyclassics. This is such a wonderful original steinbach german wooden nutcracker, it is a rare collectors piece. Unfollow german nutcrackers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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. Some of them are already retired and thus increasing very fast in value. Steinbach handmade german bird hunter nutcracker with 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. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. The classicnutcracker comes in the size of 16 up to 18 inches. Oneoff, handmade folk art nutcrackers also do well at auction. To be able to use steinbach german nutrackers official in full range, we recommend activating javascript in your browser. 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. I have at least 100 wooden nutcrackers that i have collected for over 15 years now.
The more elaborate their decorations, the stronger their powers. The holiday collection plaid nutcracker, created for macys. We are the leading importer of holiday decorations for over 70 years our story begins after the close of world war ii when kurt adler tried his hand at exporting general goods. Buy direct and safe steinbach nutcrackers from the original manufacturer in germany. In the 18th century, german craftsmen introduced collectors to one of the most sought after holiday collectible figurines, the nutcracker. Although the first hinged nutcracker is attributed to the romans, the ones were familiar with were first produced by german craftsmen in the early. My wife has collected nutcrackers for over 25 years. Unfollow nutcrackers steinbach to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Steinbach 18 king of nutcrackers nutcracker s880 signed. The steinbach family, the german erzgebirge and the steinbach nutcrackers the steinbach family. Steinbach nutcrackers signed for sale german steinbach. Steinbach nutcrackers, hand crafted in germany, steinbach nutcracker limited editions and. If you have an interesting nutcracker to swap please email me a picture and details. Steinbach nutcracker german steinbach christmas nutcrackers. Christmas nutcrackers have become an integral part of the christmas season. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Steinbach store, a defunct american department store chain in asbury park, new jersey steinbach credit union, a canadian credit union in manitoba. For example, otto ulbricht and the steinbach firm made nutcrackers that are among the most collectible, recognizable, and sought after pieces on the market today. Will sell singlesteinbach nutcracker collection, 7, le, handsigned, never dis. If the reserve is lowered after the auction closes, the highest bidder at auction close will receive a winning bidder invoice.
They are duplicates from my own collection and others that ive acquired as part of job lots etc. Buy 2004 signed herr steinbach scandinavian santa nutcracker, retired, 11th christmas legends series. If you are in the munichnuremberg area, its not difficult to find stores carrying steinbach. We would love to sell the entire collection to one party if possible. Nutcracker season is upon us, both the beloved christmas ballet and the.
With his vast choice of subjects, superb quality and exceptional craftsmanship mister steinbach raised the steinbach nutcrackers to a different level. Steinbach nutcrackers series pieces christmas treasures. For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest materials in. Please note i am unable to do live phone conversations, if you get a message asking to do a phone call, this is not from me.
Steinbach christmas nutcrackers 1991now for sale ebay. Pickwick says, peasants would carve nutcrackers as love tokens, for personal use, and to sell at fairs, and as gifts. Steinbach nutcrackers with civil war generals, american presidents and characters from novels and motions pictures became so popular that the steinbach company had trouble meeting the demands. German christmas nutcracker chubby king melchior 12. Simply steinbach christmas nutcracker german nutcrackers. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade.
Then in 2015, the family had to file for bankruptcy and closed their workshops. In legend, the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers, bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits. Limited edition nutcrackers steinbach nutcrackers, black. Kurt adler disney steamboat willie steinbach nutcracker christmas decor, std, multicolored. Originally from austria, the steinbach family history dates back to the th century. 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. New never used, new in box all of these for 2500 did you not make any more george washington is number eight out of 7500 the value just gonna only increase and. Christian steinbach nutcrackers the christmas sleigh.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Steinbach nutcracker price list 2005 bavarian shopping mall. Fortunately for the very large fanbase of steinbach nutcrackers, a buyer for. Sell or swap these nutcrackers are available for sale or swap. Steinbach nutcrackers world famous made in germany.
Collectible figurines free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Get an online appraisal of your nutcracker collectible from dr. Get the best deals on steinbach christmas nutcrackers 1991now when you. 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. New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. Modern nutcrackers in this style serve for decoration, mainly at christmas time. Steinbachs main factory and headquarters is located in marienberg, in the erzgebirge region of saxony in germany. Hello and welcome to the steinbach limited edition nutcracker section here you will find variouslimited nutcrackers out of different series from the manufacturer steinbach. Oktoberfesthaus firmly believes this to be true and we think every family should have at least one nutcracker to bring your household joy. She would like to sell them together as a collection. Collecting nutcrackers explore the nutcracker tradition. 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. Steinbachs principal rival for the hearts and wallets of american collectors is christian ulbricht, whose father, otto, was an accomplished wood turner who began making nutcrackers in.
But the chinese nutcrackers will never go up in value. In 2015, the family had to file for bankruptcy though and had to sell their workshops. 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. Produced for generations by skilled german woodcrafters, the first authoritarian nutcracker figures were created by commoners as a. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Humpty dumpty steinbach german nutcracker s857 limited edition. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Steinbachs principal rival for the hearts and wallets of american collectors. Where to find steinbach nutcrackers nuremberg forum.