East German Nutcrackers
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What would the world be without an authentic German
Nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region. As early as 1735 in Sonneberg they
were referred to in the Christmas Markets. They were strong looking
characters with large heads and a lever on the back to crush nuts. The
local craftsmen made them in the likeness of the King or Town Mayor to make fun
of either their big belly or large nose. Since they were toys of some
sort, the craftsmen were not punished.
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| Craftsman Turning Nutcracker on Lathe |
Nutcracker Parts for Assembly |
Workers Assembling Nutcrackers |
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| 12" Santa Rider |
12" Blue Soldier |
8" Bavarian |
12" Blue King |
8" Natural Cook |
15" Blue Santa |
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| 14" Queen of Spades |
14" King of Diamonds |
15" King of Clubs |
14" Golfer |
8" Golfer |
8" Santa Cook |
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| 8" Red Fireman |
8" Skier |
8" Santa Toy maker |
8" Mouse King |
8" Herr Drosselmier |
8" Toy Peddler |
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52608 - 03950 |
| 7" Jester |
14" Beer Man |
7" Santa Toy Maker |
14" Lantern Santa |
15" Skiing Santa |
8" Fry Cook |
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| 10" Lighted Tree |
12" Laplander Santa |
8" Hair Dresser |
8" Zoo Keeper |
10" Artist |
8" Inn Keeper |
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| 8" Baseball santa |
8" Golfing Santa |
8" Skiing Santa |
12" Santa Toy Train |
10" Harley Santa |
8" Bavarian Musician |
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| 8" Cow Herder |
14" Pizza Baker |
14" Viking |
14" Cheese Maker |
14" Milk Man |
14" Coffee Man |
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52608 - 03950 |
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52614 - 04500 |
52615 - 04500 |
52793 - 08950 |
| 14" Natural Woodsman |
8" Fry Cook |
8" Vegtable Chef |
8" Hawaiian |
8" Pilgrim |
14" Gardner |
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| 14" Porcellain Man |
15" Santa |
15" Drummer |
12" Red King |
14" Fireman |
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