More than 30 mines and museums replicating regional customs, churches and historic hill towns are featured along the 170milelong saxonbohemia silver mines route located in southeastern germany. This plant was opened after the steinbach family moved from the erzgebirge region at the end of world war ii. Volker uhlig chairman of the world heritage erzgebirge mining region association, professor helmuth albrecht tu bergakademie freiberg university, friederike. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. You can show only products from one manufacturer using the below dropdown. The eastern part, called the eastern ore mountains osterzgebirge, is a protected landscape. Traditionally erzgebirge items nutcrackers erzgebirge. Learn more about the world famous erzgebirge nutcrackers made by steinbach history of the steinbach nutcracker.
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. The bohemian southeastern side of the range has a steep scarp face 2,000 to 2,500 feet 600 to 750 metres high in places. There is an older plan in hohenhameln in northern germany. This region, located on the eastern side of germany, is mountainous hence the name erzgebirge which translates to ore mountains. The erzgebirge is part of the german state saxony and lies close to the border to the czech republic. Make offer rare white soldier prince nutcracker germany original erzgebirge some damage. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Weihnachten in seiffen christmas at seiffen youtube. It have formed a natural border between saxony and bohemia for many centuries. They are famed as one of the most admired and elegant creations to be manufactured in the erzgebirge region. At one time this area was rich in gold, silver and other minerals, but in. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history nutcrackers and smokers have a romantic history.
This nutcracker shows a traditional saxon ore miner in his dress uniform. Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. It is characterised by a plethora of historic, largely original, monuments to technology, as well as numerous individual. Touring erzgebirge mines in germany european traveler. Made in germany by kleinkunst as dem erzgebirge muller gmbh 9 inches 23,0 cm 2008 introduction. The warm light and beautiful movements create a festive atmosphere that is unsurpassed by other collectibles. The nutcracker with the black hat has a seal to its underside which reads erzgebirge made in german democratic republic. This miner is dressed in his formal finery with black and red tunic and his white britches, both traditional and wonderful. Unesco erkennt erzgebirge als welterbe an daily sabah. Easter nutcrackers a collection of easter nutcrackers. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. Holzkunst ulbricht smoker night man 10 handmade from w. Since its foundation on june 2003, the forderverein montanregion erzgebirge e.
Inscription on the world heritage list montanregion erzgebirge. The ore mountains erzgebirge are a low mountain range in the east of germany. June 2018 newsletter leavenworth nutcracker museum. German traditional gifts handmade wooden art from the erzgebirge in germany. A carved stylized snowflake motif decorates the crest of his hat. Vintage steinbach german erzgebirge troll nutcracker chimney sweep 1506. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience tracking cookies. Montanregion erzgebirge is an industrial heritage landscape, over 800 years old, in the border region between the german state of saxony and north bohemia in the czech republic.
Nutcracker dolls originate from late17th century germany, particularly the ore mountains german. 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. Besides the famous nutcracker the erzgebirge is also known for wooden christmas pyramids, incense smokers and schwibbogen light arches. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. It lies in the south of the german state saxonia and is certainly one of most beautiful and most traditional regions. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. Rare white soldier prince nutcracker germany original erzgebirge some damage. A german erzgebirge handcarved winter nutcracker featuring lacquered maple, cotton hair and black handpainted detailing. The saxon ore mountains, called erzgebirge in german or krusne hory in czech, is a mountain range in the south of saxony in germany. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts.
Pressemappe montane kulturlandschaft erzgebirgekrusnohori. It is characterised by a plethora of historic, largely original, monuments to technology, as well as numerous individual monuments and collections related to the historic mining. Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. Kathe wohlfahrt online shop nutcrackers erzgebirge. Aug 12, 2014 montanregion krusne hory erzgebirge zivy kraj. This auction is for a vintage wooden nutcracker made by erzgebirge in germany. Workers figures stand in front of a model of chalk plant lengefeld in miniature park klein erzgebirge small erz mountains in oederan, germany, 19 july 20. Steinbach volkskunst wooden german erzgebirge nutcracker troll approx. German erzgebirge christmas pyramids have become world renowned for their beauty and the tradition that each entails.
Altogether the mountains extend on a length of 150 km 90 miles and width of 40 km 25 miles. Prices in usd are subject to change due to currency exchange rates and are updated biweekly. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. The history of decorative nutcrackers goes back to the 17th century. Many wooden toy soldier nutcrackers are made in the erzgebirge where is the erzgebirge and what does the name mean. For exact size please refer to cm indication 1 inch 2. Christmasworld 2019, making christmas extra special. The design was perfected in the erzgebirge region near the ore mountains in the late 17th century. Ten further criteria listed in the guidelines serve to provide a more precise definition of outstanding universal value. The mountain range forms the border between both countries for 150 kilometers, extending from the western. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration. Further small areas are nature reserves and natural monuments, and are protected by the state.
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. A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. Hornicke pamatky montanregionu denkmale des bergbaus in. In christianity a burning candle is a symbol of the soul in the dark realm of dead, the triumph of life over death and for god. In the 14th century silver, tin, iron and nickel were mined here but it was always covers by a abundant forest. Nutcracker nutcracker nutcracker soldier red 38 cm genuine. That first nutcracker simply had two levers and did, in fact, aid in opening the. 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. A region which is aware of its own traditions the protection and preservation of outstanding cultural and natural sites as world heritage for mankind as. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. World heritage association for the erzgebirge mining region, was backed three administrative districts as well as 32 towns and communities.
Forderverein montanregion erzgebirge mining cultural. Nutcracker father frost 29 cm new wood figure erzgebirge nutcracker i love their fierce looking little faces. Ore mountains, czech krusne hory, german erzgebirge, range of hills bounding the bohemian massif, extending 100 miles 160 km along the germanczech border, and reaching an average width of 25 miles 40 km. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. Get the best deals on christmas nutcrackers 1946 1990. Welterbetour erzgebirge ab hotel saigerhutte in olbernhau. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated.
Click on each image for a larger view and more information. The steinbach company or, steinbach gmbh vereinigte werkstaetten deutscher volkskunst, maintains two production workshops to produce its beautiful and whimsical nutcrackers. Buy erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen santa father christmas decorates the tree large nutcracker germany. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen santa father christmas. German erzgebirge handcarved winter nutcracker ebth. Nutcracker s, smoking men, christmas pyramid s carousels with figures of the christmas story or from mining and schwibbogen wooden arcs with candles in the windows, representing a mine entrance are some of many christmas goods made in the ore mountains. Jan 26, 2018 erzgebirge aue vs eintracht braunschweig. Thus, the erzgebirge region became famous for many christmas traditions. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Each nutcracker is depicted with a red military suit, blue eyes, white moustaches, beards, black boots and gray painted bases. Shipping charges may apply all sizes in inches are approximate.
It is characterised by a plethora of historic, largely original, monuments to technology, as well as numerous individual monuments and collections related. Thereby for example the session information or language setting are stored on your computer. Ringo is the pyramid maker who was interviewed by martha stewart during her christmas special in 2001. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers the ulbricht family history. Unescowelterbe montanregion erzgebirgekrusnohori deutsche.
The park is part of the unesco heritage site project montanregion erzgebirge and shows 260 models of important buildings of the region. Nm the history of nutcrackers leavenworth nutcracker museum. German erzgebirge miner nutcracker ncd0x009 christkindlmarkt. Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers. By danielle pruger photos courtesy erzgebirge tourism. Akci porada montanregion krusne hory erzgebirge, o. Ore mountains capital annabergbuchholz will once again turn into a fairytale film town from 28 august until 1 september 2019. The upper western part of the ore mountains, known in german as erzgebirge, belongs to the ore mountainsvogtland nature park. 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. Buy german christmas nutcracker santa claus 30, 0 cm 12 inches authentic german erzgebirge nutcrackers christian ulbricht. In all cultures light was one of the most significant phenomenons.