German Nutcracker
German Nutcrackers, Hand Made In Germany Nussknackerherstellung Richard Glässer Seiffen
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Kuchenprofi Soft Touch Nut Cracker $14.00 Founded in Solingen Germany by Artur Schmitz in 1923, the story of Kuchenprofi is one of diligence, innovation and refinement. Early on, Kuchenprofi realized the need for affordable functional tools that make the kitchen more efficient and more enjoyable. The name of Kuchenprofi reflects strength, quality and functionality demanded by chefs around the world. Kuchenprofi made for professionals, now… |
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Haba Wooden Nutcracker – 1318 $19.95 This high-quality, German-made wooden nutcracker makes it easy for little ones to break open hard nut shells. Place the nut in the round hole in the base, twist the wooden top to turn the wooden screw down, and voilà! Unfortunately, it is just as easy to turn the screw down on little fingers, resulting in pain and injury, so adults should supervise the nutcracking. –Lisa Whipple… |
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Kurt Adler 20-Inch Steinbach Wizard of Oz Professor Marvel Nutcracker $329.95 “Professor Marvel never guesses. He knows!” Know this: this Steinbach nutcracker is one of a kind! This iconic character from The Wizard of Oz, Professor Marvel has now been immortalized by Steinbach. Introduced in 2011 this nutcracker (ES1813) is the 12th in the Steinbach Wizard of Oz series. He wears his fortune teller garb, complete with a cane and crystal ball. Nutcracker Details: … |
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Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker – San Francisco Ballet $20.78 TCHAIKOVSKY:NUTCRACKER – DVD Movie… |
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Vienna Boys Choir EDELWEISS $8.32 Edelweiss by Vienna Boys’ ChoirThis product is manufactured on demand using CD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply…. |
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Classical Music for People Who Hate Classical Music $12.99 Good condition and a great way to start someone in classical appreciation…. |
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Discover Seiffen, Germany’s Christmas Village: Visit the Legendary Birthplace of the Nutcracker [VHS] $9.95 … |
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Nutcracker & The Mouseking [VHS] $12.98 … |
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Nutcracker [Blu-ray] $35.99 This masterpiece of classical dance was filmed at the Bolshoi Theatre. Choreographer Yuri Grigorovich immerses himself in Hoffmann’s fantastic imagery, and takes his cues from the traditional staging of Marius Petipa’ scenario : Battle of the Mice, Snowflake flurries, and character dances performed by the dolls who have come to life. The greatest talent of the Bolshoi Ballet appears in this pro… |
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Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker – featuring The Royal Ballet $21.06 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
history of the german nutcracker (nussknacker) HELP?
I HAVE A GERMAN CLASS PROJECT AND I NEED HELP ON FINDING INFORMATION ON THE ORIGIN/HISTORY OF IT AND I NEED VISUAL PICTURES BIG ENOUGH TO FIT ON A POSTER BOARD!!!! <3BRiTT
The carving of nutcrackers developed as a cottage industry in forested rural areas of Germany. Nutcrackers in the form of wooden carvings of a soldier, knight, king, or other profession have existed since at least the 15th century. These nutcrackers portray a person with a large mouth which the operator opens by lifting a lever in the back of the figurine. Originally one could insert a nut in the big-toothed mouth, press down and thereby crack the nut. Modern nutcrackers in this style serve mostly for decoration, mainly at Christmas time. The most famous nutcracker carvings come from Sonneberg in Thuringia (also a center of dollmaking) and from the Ore Mountains. Wood-carving usually provided the only income for the people living there. Today the travel industry supplements their income by bringing visitors to the remote areas. Steinbach Nutcrackers have become popular in the United States as well, and a recreated "Bavarian village" of Leavenworth, Washington even features a Nutcracker Museum. Many other materials also serve to make decorated nutcrackers, such as porcelain, silver, and brass; the museum displays samples. The wooden Nutcrackerhas his name from the nutcracker bird. The This creature of the forest lives in Europe. It cracks seeds quickly with the hlp of its thick-billed structure. The history of the wooden Nutcracker starts in 16th century in Germany. And of course it predates the ballet. Nutcrackers showed up in Germany's Erzgebirge region in 1725. Other estimations - like te town Seiffen - claim the nutcracker's official birth year as 1879. By teh way, Seiffen in Germany was home to many of the world's most famous toymakers. Erzgebirge legend: Long ago there lived a hardhearted and wealthy farmer. He promised a reward to anyone who could crack his walnuts. One day, a carver came from Seiffen and surprised the farmer with a wonderful wooden puppet. It was colourful painted with strong jaws, powerful enough to crack walnuts. Grateful, the miserly farmer rewarded the entire village. According to another legend the nutcracker might also be symbolic. Erzgebirge residents suffered Germany's early political repression. So, toymakers constructed a wooden figure whose only military purpose was to crack nuts on command. Most collectors want the traditional look. The designer nutcracker with more hair or fabric, a occupation nutcracker or women are very new. They came up in West Germany after World War II. That is true also for figures like Clara and the Mouse King from The Nutcracker ballet. As Germany divided, the trends divided too. The East Germans stuck to the traditional nutcracker - the king and the guard. West Germany, however, expanded the nutcracker line. After reunification West German businesses bought the East German toy companies. The business nature changed while designs became more innovative. Women, traditionally excluded from the court, are now represented. There exist even nutcrackers who are riding Harleys. Tradition dominates in the Christmas list of German collectibles. The most important and also first piece in a nutcracker collection is the King. He is the "chief" and should be given due respect. The number two piece is a soldier who guards the King. The number three nutcracker in the collection is for good luck: the Chimney Sweep. Typically the nutcracker is made from pine, maple, beech or linden wood. The wood is first dried and then cured for several years. The figure is individually put together and painted manually. Today, maybe the most popular german nutcracker is the Santa Claus from Erzgebirge. His elfin' self is aimed to bring you good cheer. The same is true for the Nutcracker Prince. Both Nutcrackers are associated with the Christmas season and are pieces of art. PICTURES: http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=slv8-tyc7&va=nutcracker&sz=all