What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. As this was a tumultuous time in germany, the steinbach family was forced to move many times and eventually settled in erzgebirge, germany and worked as silver, iron, tin and nickel miners. 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 nutcracker suite series this limited edition series of steinbach nutcrackers was launched in 20 with herr drosselmeyer and was complimented with a dashing prince in 2014 and clara in 2015. The easiest answer to this question would be steinbach. Steinbach pumpkin grower german wood christmas nutcracker made in germany. Get the best deals on mouse king nutcracker when you shop the largest. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop for premium handcrafts made in germany. A wellknown type portrays a person whose mouth forms the jaws of the nutcracker, though many of these are meant for decoration.
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. Hoffmann in which young marie stahlbaums favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a. In bavaria oberammergau the skilled craftsmen carved nutcrackers with oriental motives while in south tyrol, nowadays a german speaking northern province of italy, funny nutcrackers simply to enjoy the people were crafted. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade. The nutcracker and the mouse king project gutenberg self. For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest materials in our worldfamous nutcrackers. Clara, the prince and the mouse king have all been added to this collectible series of nutcrackers. Christian ulbricht natural wood king german nutcracker new for 2019 handmade in germany, this christian ulbricht nutcracker is. The mouse king also known as rat king in some versions is the main antagonist in the novel and ballet adaptation the nutcracker. The nutcracker prince is a 1990 animated romantic fantasy film made by lacewood productions and released by warner bros.
The nutcracker commanded the dolls in order to defeat the mice. Get the best deals on german nutcracker when you shop the largest. By this enthusiasts of steinbach nutcrackers had one more reason to collect his products. To find the nutcrackers origins, we must first travel to germany in 1816, when author and composer e. Hoffmann published his story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. Like all steinbach creations, the mouse king is hand crafted in germany with the finest care and attention to detail. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy.
Hoffmanns short story the nutcracker and the mouse king and marius petipas and pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys the nutcracker, about a young girl who is gifted a locked egg from her deceased mother. The past when he was still a mouse prince, he along with his mom, the mouse queen and the mouse clan stole some blue cheesecake from the queen who planned to make some for her. Made in germany by holzkunst christian ulbricht 2008 introduction 20 addition classic series 1538 inches. True to the story of the nutcracker, this beautiful piece features the mouse king in a regal uniform, complete with crown, cape, and sword. After being turned into a nutcracker, this savior returns as a christmas gift given to a young girl, coming alive to rescue her from the mouse king and become her prince. The name steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved steinbach nutcracker masterpieces. Germany is a leading manufacturer of traditional nutcrackers. History of the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. Enjoy our mouse and rat king section of fine gifts including. Build your familys traditions with that perfect one today. Tschaikowskij mouse king original steinbach from germany nutcracker numbered. Steinbach has been making german nutcrackers for 200 years. Steinbach nutcracker fantasy nutcrackers nutcracker suite.
Steinbach mouse king nutcracker suite german christmas. German nutcrackers authentic nutcrackers from germany. The fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king by e. Hoffmann was the inspiration for the ballet by tchaikovsky and first premiered in 1892 in russia.
Spread the holiday cheer with this beautifully handcrafted wooden nutcracker depicting the mouse king from the classic ballet the nutcracker. The mouse king from the nutcracker fantasy shows the traditonal fine craftsmanship as produced by the ulbricht factory. Midwestcbk nutcracker mouse king ballet with sword 3. We have so many german nutcrackers for your holiday decorating that can add to and complete your collection. The nutcracker and the mouse king is a story written in 1816 by prussian author e. The industry still treats them as the finest maker of nutcrackers in history. Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers. Such books had been produced in germany since the middle of the eighteenth century, the period in which. Hoffmann and also influenced by its ballet adaptation the nutcracker.
Made in germany by holzkunst christian ulbricht 2008 introduction 20 addition classic series 1538 inches 39,5 cm. German made wooden nutcracker pussy cat with mouse. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen wood nutcracker golfer made in germany. On a christmas eve, when marie prepares to go to sleep, she noticed that a lot of mice came out from the under her floorboards. This incarnation of the mouse king is voiced by mike macdonald and the main antagonist of the nutcracker prince. Miniature mouse king german nutcracker christkindlmarkt. Hoffmann fantasy story the nutcracker and the mouse king, about a girl. The nutcracker and the mouse king is a story written in 1816, by ernst hoffmann in which young clairea stahlbaums favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. The film was based on the story the nutcracker and the mouse king by e. The scenario had been put together by ivan vsevolozhsky, director of the imperial theaters and a great francophile. How the nutcracker achieved worldwide fame meet the. It uses only a small portion of tchaikovskys music and adapts the hoffmann story very loosely. The position of the sword may vary from the picture.
Since that time nutcrackers have increased in popularity. He is an oppressive ruler who wishes to rule over a magical kingdom where he comes from. Nutcrackers originated in germany and unsurprisingly, they are tied in a fairy tale. The mouse kings mother cursed the nutcracker to be ugly. Erzgebirge volkskunst seiffen 19 nutcracker, king erzgebirge made in germany. That made the steinbach nutcrackers unique and increased the collectability and later on greatly increased the value of many items. Steinbach huge traditional king nutcracker xl 36 ask for 75 discount. The nutcracker suite series of limited edition nutcracker by steinbach was launched in 20 with herr drosselmeyer, the mysterious uncle of clara who presents her with a toy nutcracker.
It is set against a starry winter sky and would also make a thoughtful gift for any animal lover, mouse lover or fan of the. Christian ulbricht natural wood mouse king german nutcracker. The history of the steinbach nutcracker family starts in 1284 with erwin steinbach, a famous architect and master builder who lived in strasburg, germany. Vintage erzgebirge mouse king nutcracker german wooden folk. Other articles where the nutcracker and the mouse king is discussed. The formal dress of nutcrackers, along with the works by hoffmann and tchaikovsky, make these statues an important part of holiday decorating. Buy nutcracker suite mouse king wooden christmas nutcracker 10 inch at. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. The ballets story originates from a rather complex short story written in 1816 by e. The nutcracker prince is a 1990 canadian animated fantasy film produced by lacewood productions and released by warner bros. Christian ulbricht nutcracker mouse king glazed cuckoo clocks. The only way to lift the curse is for someone to accept the. In the russian ballet the nutcracker, the brave soldier fights against the mouse king more.
Nutcracker mouse king glazed 17 cm7in by christian ulbricht. Dec, 2015 filip performing in the nutcracker with rose academy of ballet. Originally, christmas nutcrackers were made in erzgebirge which is a mountainous region in germany and were designed to symbolize the upper class, military personnel, and other high authority figures in germany. This wise and noble mouse king portrait was inspired by the nutcracker ballet. The company is still located in erzgebirge or ore mountains in order to have easy access to highquality timber. He is one of the few villains who has two forms of his animated version be it the past and present forms. Christian ulbricht nutcracker handcrafted wooden nutcracker with carved details.
Nutcracker suite mouse king wooden christmas nutcracker 10 inch. Christmas nutcrackers made in germany wooden nutcracker. The nutcracker suite is a popular ballet that reflects on the nutcracker soldier. Ulbricht traditional mouse king nutcracker hayneedle. There are many designs, including levers, screws, and ratchets. Limited edition steinbach merlin the magician nutcracker made in germany.
Nutcracker suite mouse king wooden christmas nutcracker 10. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers mouse king nutcracker ltd. Tchaikovskys music to that ballet is used as the main instrumental soundtrack. The past when he was still a mouse prince, he along with his mom, the mouse. Christian ulbricht nutcracker mouse king cuckoo clocks. The new steinbach firm added the evil mouse king in 2016 followed with the 5th nutcracker in this series, tchaikovsky in 2017. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. A nutcracker is a tool designed to open nuts by cracking their shells. Steinbach german nutcracker mouse king limited edition 1947225000 wwood box. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. The first limited edition steinbach nutcracker was king ludwig ii with 3000 pieces.
In the german erzgebirge ore mountains the most famous nutcracker was born the original german erzgebirge nutcracker. Straight from the pages of the classic german story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. The plot begins similar to the ballet, with a young girl called. Hoffman german original of 1816, the nutcracker and the mouse king, but alexandre dumas 1844 french adaptation of hoffmans story, histoire dun cassenoisette the tale of the. Steinbach mouse king nutcracker suite german christmas nutcracker germany. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Attention to detail is a trade mark of each limited edition nutcracker from ulbricht. Hoffmanns original story, nutcracker and mouse king, is darker and spookier than the ballet version most people know. Nutcracker suite fantasy by christian ulbricht germany. Hoffmann in which young marie stahlbaums favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls.
The mouse king nutcracker depicts a villainous figure from the nutcracker suite. The plot begins similar to the ballet, with a young girl called marie, not clara and her brother fritz at a christmas party. It is new in box and was purchased from a collection from a store buyout. Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. Rare steinbach large red soldier nutcracker 35 tall made in germany new w tag. Add a touch of timeless charm to your decor with this handcrafted mouse king nutcracker that boasts wood construction and beautiful splashes of color. Mouse king christmas cards christmas mouse cards nutcracker. He comes to you clad in a vibrant red soldiers uniform with green accents, gold epaulets, and a sword. Filip performing in the nutcracker with rose academy of ballet. He becomes successful as he transformed the prince into a nutcracker and overthrew him. How the nutcracker achieved worldwide fame meet the germans. These peaceful mouse king christmas cards will be the perfect way to send your holiday wishes. There is a german animated directtovideo version of the story, the nutcracker and the mouse king, released in 2004, which was dubbed into english for american showings.
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