Choose a different manufacturer or show all products within this category. Typical motifs are state authorities like kings, soldiers and policemen. Wilhelm fuchtner produced the first erzgebirge nutcracker of spruce in 1870. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Erzgebirge lies in eastern germany very close to the border of the czech republic. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration. The erzgebirge is part of the german state saxony and lies close to the border to the czech republic.
Craftsmen in the erzgebirge have been making nutcrackers, smokers, carousels, christmas ornaments, and other handcrafts for more than 200 years. 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. Im freiberger raum entwickelt sich um 1515 in brand ein reger bergbau. Authentic german christmas nutcrackers erzgebirge palace. Entstehung bergbaulicher siedlungskerne bei christiansdorf unter dem namen sachsstadt. We only sell original erzgebirge crafts from the german erzgebirge. Schneeberg 1471, annaberg 1496 oder marienberg 1521 heran.
Erzgebirge nutcracker indiana christmas nutcrackers 19461990. Erzgebirgepalace german nutcrackers, incense smokers. The nutcracker production center of germany today is in erzgebirge. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the erzgebirge mountains hellmut bilz on. Sie verkorpern bergbauarbeiter, sind traditionell in uniform. Bergbaugeschichte montane kulturlandschaft erzgebirge. Beginn des zuzugs niedersachsischer bergleute aus goslar 1169 70. Rick kirkham shares what was left out of tiger king lights out lofi chats april 1, 2020 duration. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the erzgebirge mountains german perfect paperback january 1, 2000 by hellmut bilz author 4.
Erzgebirgische germany style hunter nutcracker bird hunter 15 tall. Uranbergwerk frisch gluck glockl in johanngeorgenstadt. Jahrhundert wurde in dieser region silber abgebaut. Beginn des zuzugs niedersachsischer bergleute aus goslar. By giving these authorities the character and look of a nutcracker the erzgebirge craftsmen expressed some protest and criticism without risking their lives.
Heute gibt es kaum noch bergbau im erzgebirge, man kann aber an. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the. If you would prefer to read the unedited articles in their old format for free, we have provided a list of the article titles under chapters below. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Our manufactures mueller gmbh and seiffener volkskunst eg are member of the erzgebirge association of craftsmen and toymakers e. I saw a 6 foot nutcracker standing guard outside a neighbors garage.
Brighten the holidays with nutcrackers from seiffener volkskunst, one of the finest manufacturers in the erzgebirge. Click on each image for a larger view and more information. Get the best deals on erzgebirge nutcracker indiana christmas nutcrackers 19461990 when you shop the largest online selection at. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from the erzgebirge mountains. Nutcrackers weihnachtsmuseum deutsches weihnachtsmuseum. A 14inch large nutcracker is traditionally produced in about operations and can contain up to 60 individual parts. Nutcrackers traditional german christmas decoration buy. Erzgebirgische volkskunst popular arts and crafts from. Glashutten des spatmittelalters im isergebirge azslide. The first erzgebirge nutcracker turned on a lathe, in the style so famous today, was created around 1865 in the workshop of wilhelm friedrich fuchtner 1844 1923. A brochure for the full collection of traditional nutcrackers is here. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage erzgebirge german nutcracker soilder hand carved. German nutcrackers by fuchtner company in seiffen germany.
That first nutcracker simply had two levers and did, in fact, aid in opening the shells of nuts. The nutcracker also served as a caricature of rulers. Nutcrackers free delivery possible on eligible purchases. 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. Choose a different manufacturer or show all products within this. Our typical german nutcrackers are handmade from wood and certificated. Original nutcrackers from the erzgebirge in germany are a traditional german christmas decoration.
Jahrhundert fuhrten silberfunde zu einer blutezeit des bergbaus im erzgebirge. Our full catalog of nutcrackers, smokers, and pyramids can be found here. Wikipedia that means the book is composed entirely of articles from wikipedia that we have edited and redesigned into a book format. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Bergbaugeschichte montane kulturlandschaft erzgebirgekrusnohori.
We offer more than 550 christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers and smokers. Miberz museum fur mittelalterlichen bergbau im erzgebirge. Jahrhunderts stellte sich ein neuer aufschwung ein. The history of decorative nutcrackers goes back to the 17th century.
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What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Due to the large deposits of silver and tin during the 16th to the 18th centuries, the erzgebirge region was a very wealthy area. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Nussknackermuseum in neuhausen erzgebirge sachsen erkunden. Heimatseite wunschendorf erzgebirge reiner teichler bergbau. Broschure als pdf tourismusverband erzgebirge yumpu. Jahrhundert ging er zuruck, vor allem weil keine neuen vorkommen entdeckt wurden. Bis 1892 gab es mit wechselndem erfolg immer wieder bergbau im stadtgebiet. Allein 15361537 seien hier 9,2 tonnen reines silber abgebaut. We have been collecting them for 20 years and will be adding photos and descriptions of our collection to this website. Besides the famous nutcracker the erzgebirge is also known for wooden christmas pyramids, incense smokers and schwibbogen light arches. In 1872 wilhelm fuchtner, known as the father of the nutcracker, made the first.
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