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He began increasing the variety of ulbricht nutcrackers and implemented many new designs. Exquisite detail in a 15 tall figurine each nutcracker is handcarved and handpainted, with careful attention to detail handcrafted from the finest wood and materials made. Nutcracker has a lovely colors of silver, white and cream with fun details like the jeweled crown, and sweet horse with marabou feather accents. Ft operation intended only to be open 3 days a week. Christian himself takes great pride when he has designed a new nutcracker and it has taken shape for him on the lathe. Walter ulbricht german communist leader britannica. Taron 0479 importer alexander christian edition nutcracker skierltd ulbricht h h ulbricht nutcracker skierltd taron christian 0479 edition alexander importer alexander taron importer 32680 christian ulbricht nutcracker conductor 9. Brian young, the owner, had been retired for 2 years from being managing director of a large retail group in london but was in need of some interest and a. Like it add to collection add to collection please create an account, or log in here.
Christian himself takes great pride in designing new nutcracker models. Nutcrackers like steinbach nutcrackers or ulbricht. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the christmas sleigh. There is a gold tone name plaque on the base and he is carrying a pick ax. History of the nutcracker no one knows where the first nutcracker. Holzkunst christian ulbricht nutcracker, handmade in west germany. Handcrafted german nutcrackers by christian ulbricht authorized dealer shop online or in our usa store. Otto ulbricht, a professional wood turner who started his own business in 1928, built a new factory in. Christian ulbricht was born in seiffen on february 15, 1933. Kg we are one of the biggest manufacturer of original erzgebirge folk art. You are bidding on a very special steiff and nutcracker item. Rare vintage expertic original erzgebirge wood nutcracker. History of the nutcracker history of the rauchermen smoking men.
The story of ulbricht woodturning on lathes, the ulbricht grand tradition, can be traced back to the small german mining town of seiffen, in the mountains of the erzgebirge. This item may be discontinued or not carried in your nearest store. It was christian ulbricht who began to produce nutcrackers for the international market. Christian ulbricht nutcracker aviator is not available for sale online. To go along with their already very popular line of kings, soldiers and policemen nutcrackers, he designed nutcrackers from modern characters such as american presidents, popes, and many fairy tale characters such as alice. Nutcracker black forester with cuckoo clock 27,0 cm 10. If you need to know the condition of the box please email us. The white king nutcracker from alexander taron is decked out in stylish white with a gold scepter. Ulbricht has been producing nutcrackers for many decades, since the very first by otto ulbricht in the early 1900s. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers premium limited editions. Christian ulbricht natural nutcracker collection, christian ulbricht mini nutcrackers and smokers collection made in germany. The ulbricht family legacy of creating worldrenowned nutcrackers, smokers, pyramids and ornaments has flourished. This third generation family business has factories in seiffen in the heart of the erzgebirge and lauingen in bavaria, germany.
After world war ii, when the area became the east german zone and private industry was taken out of the hands of individuals, otto took his family across the border to the. Product title alexander taron 0360 christian ulbricht nutcracker. Patrick and nancy with gunther ulbricht beside nancy and alexander taron. This wooden nutcracker is an original ulbricht design that was expertly handcrafted and handpainted by craftsmen in germany. His father, otto, a professional wood turner who started his own business in 1928, built a new factory in 1934. Christian ulbricht nutcracker handcrafted wooden nutcracker with carved details. For auction is a christian ulbricht sneezy nutcracker. Ulbricht nutcrackers l a christmas carol by dickens. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Christian ulbricht nutcracker scarecrow from wizard of oz series limited edition of 5,000 pieces made in germany product information product dimensions 6 x 6 x 16 inches item weight 4. This nutcracker is made of wood and is in the form of the grumpy from the movie snow white and the seven dwarfs. In great condition, with some small marks to the paint finish, see last pic. Originally from seiffen, otto ulbricht moved his family to west germany in lauingen to continue his profitable nutcracker business after private industry was taken from individuals when world war ii ended. Large nutcracker is standing with a play horse around his middle. Choose a different manufacturer or show all products within this category. Ulbricht nutcrackers german nutcracker erzgebirgepalace. Christian ulbricht nutcracker scarecrow from wizard of oz series limited edition of 5,000 pieces made in germany product information product dimensions. The new lines and varieties were instantly popular and collectors from around the world still search for the ulbricht name when making their nutcracker purchases. Ulbricht played a leading role in the creation of the weimarera communist party of germany kpd and later after spending the years of nazi rule in exile in france and the soviet union in the early development and establishment of the german democratic republic in. Made in seiffen in the erzegebrige region of germany, the christian ulbricht family has been in existence since 1928 and their incredibly detailed nutcracker snd smokers are among the. Brian young, the owner, had been retired for 2 years from being managing director of a large retail group in london but was in need of some interest and a small shop in a seasonal business sounded ideal. German christmas nutcracker santa claus natural 40,0cm 15.
Click on the image or text below to go to that section. Holzkunst christian ulbricht nutcracker, handmade in west. Christian ulbricht s quality and attention to detail denote a style to these products made by the ulbricht family since 1928 that represents a 300 year old erzgebirge tradition. Perhaps the finest of all german nutcracker makers, we have been honored by christian or gunther ulbricht s presence at our open house each november for the past 23 years. Composed of functionaries from the kpd and ten antifascist prisoners of war, their job was to seek out antifascist individuals and prepare the groundwork for the. Explore our diversity and enjoy our products, because. Walter ulbricht, born june 30, 1893, leipzig, germanydied august 1, 1973, east berlin, east germany, german communist leader and head of the postworld war ii german democratic republic, or east germany ulbricht, a cabinetmaker by trade, joined the social democratic party spd in 1912 and during world war i served on the eastern front, deserting twice. The fall of the berlin wall and reunification of germany in 1990 made it possible for christian ullbricht to repurchase the ulbricht family properties in seiffen and erzgebirge.
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The ulbricht group was a group of exiled members of the communist party of germany kommunistische partei deutschlands, or kpd, led by walter ulbricht, who flew from the soviet union back to germany on april 30, 1945. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers have been produced in germany since 1929 and is considered the premier german nutcracker maker. Especially in the usa many enthusiast are collecting ulbricht nutcracker. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers christmas treasures.
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Christian ulbricht nutcrackers, smokers, and other collectibles make incredible gifts for the holidays. The natural nutcrackers have exquisite wood tone colors. Get the best deals on ulbricht nutcracker when you shop the largest online selection at. Originally from seiffen, otto ulbricht moved his family to west germany in lauingen to continue his profitable nutcracker business after private. Christian ulbricht white king nutcracker frontgate. Note the beautiful detail and the expert hand work of these gorgeous nutcrackers. Buy ulbricht german christmas nutcracker drummer red 28, 5cm 11 inch christian.
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