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Erzgebirge volkskunst seiffen 19 nutcracker, king erzgebirge made in germany. Filip performing in the nutcracker with rose academy of ballet. Buy nutcracker suite mouse king wooden christmas nutcracker 10 inch at. This incarnation of the mouse king is voiced by mike macdonald and the main antagonist of the nutcracker prince. The film was based on the story the nutcracker and the mouse king by e. 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. Hoffmann was the inspiration for the ballet by tchaikovsky and first premiered in 1892 in russia. German made wooden nutcracker pussy cat with mouse. That made the steinbach nutcrackers unique and increased the collectability and later on greatly increased the value of many items. Hoffmanns original story, nutcracker and mouse king, is darker and spookier than the ballet version most people know. The mouse king also known as rat king in some versions is the main antagonist in the novel and ballet adaptation the nutcracker.
Other articles where the nutcracker and the mouse king is discussed. The ballets story originates from a rather complex short story written in 1816 by e. Steinbach mouse king nutcracker suite german christmas nutcracker germany. Clara, the prince and the mouse king have all been added to this collectible series of nutcrackers. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. 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. Midwestcbk nutcracker mouse king ballet with sword 3. German nutcrackers authentic nutcrackers from germany. Like all steinbach creations, the mouse king is hand crafted in germany with the finest care and attention to detail. Christian ulbricht nutcracker handcrafted wooden nutcracker with carved details.
Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy. The past when he was still a mouse prince, he along with his mom, the mouse. Tschaikowskij mouse king original steinbach from germany nutcracker numbered. The plot begins similar to the ballet, with a young girl called marie, not clara and her brother fritz at a christmas party. The first limited edition steinbach nutcracker was king ludwig ii with 3000 pieces.
Germany is a leading manufacturer of traditional nutcrackers. A wellknown type portrays a person whose mouth forms the jaws of the nutcracker, though many of these are meant for decoration. He comes to you clad in a vibrant red soldiers uniform with green accents, gold epaulets, and a sword. 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. Add a touch of timeless charm to your decor with this handcrafted mouse king nutcracker that boasts wood construction and beautiful splashes of color.
The nutcracker and the mouse king is a story written in 1816 by prussian author e. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How the nutcracker achieved worldwide fame meet the. 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. These peaceful mouse king christmas cards will be the perfect way to send your holiday wishes. It is new in box and was purchased from a collection from a store buyout. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen wood nutcracker golfer made in germany. 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. The name steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved steinbach nutcracker masterpieces. Attention to detail is a trade mark of each limited edition nutcracker from ulbricht. Vintage erzgebirge mouse king nutcracker german wooden folk.
Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers. 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. Christian ulbricht nutcracker mouse king glazed cuckoo clocks. Hoffmann published his story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. He is one of the few villains who has two forms of his animated version be it the past and present forms. The mouse king from the nutcracker fantasy shows the traditonal fine craftsmanship as produced by the ulbricht factory. The history of the steinbach nutcracker family starts in 1284 with erwin steinbach, a famous architect and master builder who lived in strasburg, germany. Christian ulbricht natural wood mouse king german nutcracker. The new steinbach firm added the evil mouse king in 2016 followed with the 5th nutcracker in this series, tchaikovsky in 2017.
The company is still located in erzgebirge or ore mountains in order to have easy access to highquality timber. Limited edition steinbach merlin the magician nutcracker made in germany. Steinbach german nutcracker mouse king limited edition 1947225000 wwood box. Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers, royalties, miners, and tradesmen. The industry still treats them as the finest maker of nutcrackers in history. Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. We have so many german nutcrackers for your holiday decorating that can add to and complete your collection. He is an oppressive ruler who wishes to rule over a magical kingdom where he comes from.
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Christian ulbricht nutcracker mouse king cuckoo clocks. The formal dress of nutcrackers, along with the works by hoffmann and tchaikovsky, make these statues an important part of holiday decorating. Nutcracker suite mouse king wooden christmas nutcracker 10. Hoffmann fantasy story the nutcracker and the mouse king, about a girl. Miniature mouse king german nutcracker christkindlmarkt. 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. By this enthusiasts of steinbach nutcrackers had one more reason to collect his products. Christmas nutcrackers made in germany wooden nutcracker. The nutcracker prince is a 1990 animated romantic fantasy film made by lacewood productions and released by warner bros. Nutcracker mouse king glazed 17 cm7in by christian ulbricht. To find the nutcrackers origins, we must first travel to germany in 1816, when author and composer e.
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A brief history of the nutcracker doll a global phenomenon. The scenario had been put together by ivan vsevolozhsky, director of the imperial theaters and a great francophile. The nutcracker commanded the dolls in order to defeat the mice. 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. Build your familys traditions with that perfect one today. Nutcracker suite fantasy by christian ulbricht germany. The nutcracker suite is a popular ballet that reflects on the nutcracker soldier. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop for premium handcrafts made in germany. A nutcracker is a tool designed to open nuts by cracking their shells. 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.
Mouse king christmas cards christmas mouse cards nutcracker. In the russian ballet the nutcracker, the brave soldier fights against the mouse king more. 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. Such books had been produced in germany since the middle of the eighteenth century, the period in which. The position of the sword may vary from the picture. Tchaikovskys music to that ballet is used as the main instrumental soundtrack. 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. Christian ulbricht natural wood king german nutcracker new for 2019 handmade in germany, this christian ulbricht nutcracker is. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872. Steinbach mouse king nutcracker suite german christmas.
The mouse king nutcracker depicts a villainous figure from the nutcracker suite. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade. 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. Straight from the pages of the classic german story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. He becomes successful as he transformed the prince into a nutcracker and overthrew him. Ulbricht traditional mouse king nutcracker hayneedle. This wise and noble mouse king portrait was inspired by the nutcracker ballet. History of the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet.
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