Erzgebirge erzgebirge nutcrackers at replacements, ltd. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. The most effective and longlasting nutcrackers are made with a solid metal plate and a rubber cap. Smokers, nutcrackers, pyramids, christmas arcs, flower children, angels and many more for christmas decoration.
It was fascinating to visit and i highly recommend a stop here if you are in the area. Gingerbread women and nutcrackers also traditional figures are abundant. Horseman of olbernhau nutcracker on rocking horses. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated. Relaxing guitar music, calming music, relaxation music, guitar music, sleep music, study music. Gefechte ist noch bis ende marz 2014 im militarhistorischen museum zu sehen. All of the workshops belong to the most reknown manufacturers of the german erzgebirge wooden folkart and come from the famous villages seiffen, olbernhau and marienberg. Erzgebirge, erzgebirge nutcrackers replacements, ltd. Museum finder united states of america, guide, radio, techni. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Christmas nutcracker erzgebirge corporal white 5inch. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. Located very close to the christmas city of seiffen, next to the czech republic, kwo maintains a customer base that is.
A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. The earliest record of the town dates to 24 when it was referred to as cynsifen. As mining declined in the 16th and 17th century, woodworking and the textile cottage industry, which until then had mainly been practised as sidelines by mining families after work, became more and more important. The steinbach nutcrackers, ulbricht nutcrackers, kwo incense smokers, large glaesser christmas pyramids, beautiful musix boxes and the schwibbogen by mueller kleinkunst belong. This are only the nutcrackers of the manufacturer hodrewa dieter legler olbernhau. They are still fashioned in local workshops just as they were in the past. Erzgebirge, which are famous for many christmas traditions. Since the end of mining and rifle production in the 18th century, olbernhau has moved on to become the centre of the erzgebirge toy making. The erzgebirge region of germany was the largest christmas item and toy supplier in the world in the 1800s and early 1900s. Kwo olbernhau kwo olbernhau or kunstgewerbe werkstatten olbernhau gmbh, is an erzgebirge located company that produces high quality and beautiful german incense smokers as well as christmas pyramids, traditional nutcrackers and music boxes. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. New listing antique hand carved bavarian nut cracker wood wooden. The cities seiffen, olbernhau and marienberg are the center of the nutcracker production from the erzgebirge. Enter the nutcracker museum and you are amazed at the vast amount of nutcrackers being shown.
Patrick and nancy owners of christmas treasures outside kwo factory in olbernhau, germany 2011. Here you will find almost 6,000 examples from all over the world. Kwo kunstgewerbe werkstatten olbernhau erzgebirgepalace. The popularity of the erzgebirge nutcrackers increased dramatically when tchaikovskys ballet the nutcracker premiered in 1892. Kwo nutcrackers kwo nutcrackers are crafted by hand in the erzgebirge mountain. See more ideas about christmas in germany, germany and german christmas. Nm the leavenworth nutcracker museum antique nutcrackers. Enter the nutcracker museum in leavenworth duration. There are usually kings, soldiers or gendarmes in the motifs from the erzgebirge. Of impact force, pressure, slingshots and cracking nuts. The erzgebirge villages of schneeberg, olbernhau, annaberg and seiffen were the most famous of all producing christmas items as early as 18301840. The city of olbernhau is located close to the border between and the. The steinbach company or, steinbach gmbh vereinigte werkstaetten deutscher volkskunst, maintains two production workshops to produce its beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers.
Museum im ehemaligen rittergut olbernhau erzgebirge. Kwo authentic german nutcracker dutch calvary sargeant nutcracker kwo king 1975 christmas nutcracker give. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Sale coupon code 530 enter in shopping cart, this coupon code does not apply to all items. Uwe loeschner is now the curator having taken over the position from his father, jurgen. German nutcrackers christmas nutcrackers from germany home. We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers we only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. The very first nutcracker, long before the german erzgebirge nutcrackers that are. The erzgebirge nutcracker was sold many years later on the domestic markets at the christmas time and earned thereby good money. Seit juli 2019 haben wir zwei neue attraktionen in unserem museumskomplex. Particularly seiffen is internationally famous for wooden erzgebirge handcrafts. Discover the diversity of erzgebirgische volkskunst from germany and decorate your home with traditional christmas and easter decoration from seiffen, olbernhau.
A highlight of the city is the indoor and outdoor museum saigerhutte in olbernhau grunthal a. The saigerhutte grunthal museum complex bears unique witness to the working and. Nutcracker chimney sweep natural colour 26,5 cm 10 inch. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the erzgebirge mountains hellmut bilz on. German nutcrackers christmas nutcrackers from germany. Other manufacturers such as kwo olbernhau, seiffener volkskunst and. Traditional nutcrackers erzgebirge a typical german christmas decoration. The erzgebirge palace offer over 600 different nutcrackers by renown manufacturers from the erzgebirge including christian ulbricht nutcracker, steinbach. Located very close to the christmas city of seiffen, next to the czech republic, kwo maintains a customer base that is worldwide. 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. Kwo kunstgewerbe werkstatten olbernhau erzgebirgepalast.
The loeschner museum shows the largest nutcracker in the world, as well as the smallest working. Hodrewa legler german nutcrackers, incense smokers. There is an older plan in hohenhameln in northern germany. Like centuries ago the erzgebirge companies still make nutcrackers in over 100 work procedures. Nussknackermuseum nutcrackermuseum im erzgebirge rmx. Many limited edition nutcrackers are available please see the product description for details. This plant was opened after the steinbach family moved from the erzgebirge region at the end of world war ii. Buy the famous kwo smokers, pyramids and nutcrackers from kwo olbernhau workshop from germany. Nutcracker high quality workmanship high customer satisfaction. Olbernhau is nestled in the lovely valleys of the floha and its tributaries. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. The little village of seiffen near to olbernhau is probably the most well known place for traditional wooden toy manufacturing which you can find at the foot of the eastern erzgebirge mountains which its many centres of folkloreart. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. Kwo olbernhau or kunstgewerbe werkstatten olbernhau gmbh, is an erzgebirge located company that produces high quality and beautiful german incense smokers as well as christmas pyramids, traditional nutcrackers and music boxes.
Kwo german nutcracker king of saxony kwo nutcrackers kunstgewerbewerksttten olbernhau germany traditional german nutcrackers crafted by kwo kunstgewerbewerksttten olbernhau since 1949 this respected. Olbernhau, about 10km west of seiffen, is often called the city of the seven valleys. This region, located on the eastern side of germany, is mountainous hence the name erzgebirge which translates to ore mountains. In the 14th century silver, tin, iron and nickel were mined here but it was always covers by a abundant forest. The museum beautifully exhibits and explains the history of the wood carving trade of toys and christmas decorations, in the erzgebirge area, going back decades. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. Our steinbach and christian ulbricht nutcrackers are timeless treasures perfect for a gift or to add to your home or collection. Nutcrackers are as much a part of an erzgebirge christmas as stollen.
The town of seiffen is located in the district of erzgebirgskreis, which is in the central south of the free state of saxony in germany. Spielzeugmuseum seiffen 2020 all you need to know before. Nutcracker vintage wooden soldier made in german democratic republic. Kwo kunstgewerbe werkstatten olbernhau erzgebirge palace. King of saxon nutcracker large14 12 inches tall price is retail kwo authentic german nutcrackers made in olbernhau, germany kwo authentic german nutcracker king nutcracker 25cm regular price. 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. The most popular workshops are steinbach marienberg hohenhameln, christian ulbricht seiffen and kwo olbernhau. Today kwo is one of the leading firms in producing traditional wood articles within the erzgebirge region of germany. German nutcrackers from the erzgebirge region of germany are sought by collectors all over the world. Seiffen nestles in the heart of the ore mountains german. About individual steps are needed to make one of these figures. After mining had been stopped in olbernhau, seiffen and neuhausen, the. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e.
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 first nutcracker museum in europe can be found in neuhausen in the erzgebirge. The nutcrackers, which came from the erzgebirge, should be respectful. In 1681, the individual who owned the manor at that time obtained concession rights for a gunsmiths operation. They are made almost exclusively from native woods such as spruce, beech, alder and lime. The nutcrackers looked very angry and had a huge mouth opening. Click on each image for a larger view and more information. The first erzgebirge nutcracker turned on a lathe, in the style so famous today, was created around 1865 in the workshop of wilhelm friedrich fuchtner 1844 1923. Holzknackl nutcracker vtg wooden original from the rothenburger weihnachtswer. Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the. More photos on facebook over the years kwo has grown into one of the leading manufactures of traditional hand made wooden art such as smokingmen, nutcrackers, musicboxes, and christmas pyramids. Erzgebirgische the erzgebirge is a low mountain range in the province of saxony, germany.
Smaller nutcrackers are definitely not designed for this purpose. Yellow brick cinema relaxing music recommended for. Nutcrackers weihnachtsmuseum deutsches weihnachtsmuseum. Like many other places in the beautiful erzgebirge, this historic town has been shaped by mining, toy making and other handicrafts from the ore mountain region. Steinbach nutcrackers official retailer christmas treasures. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers nutcracker in.
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