The Best German Manufacturers Of Mouse King Nutcrackers
Mouse King Nutcrackers were popularized by the German story written in 1816 by Ernst Theodore Hoffmann, wherein the toy comes alive and takes the lead character of a young lady to a magical kingdom. It has also become one of the popular ballets and since then, a lot of people see Mouse King Nutcrackers as a great collectible and Christmas ornament.
This carved collectibles are usually made from wood, bone and ivory. To date, the biggest manufacturer is Christian Steinbach, who comes from Germany. According to an old German folklore, nutcrackers bring protection and good luck to your home.
Traditional German families would have a nutcracker or two inside their houses to act as a watchdog and protect their families. Nowadays, nutcrackers are purchased for the sheer beauty of its craftsmanship. Steinbach offers a large variety of these doll collectibles including Mouse King Nutcrackers. They have different designs from traditional ones to miniature collectibles which only stand at about 5” tall. Prices would range from $50 for the mini ones to $5000 for the limited editions. You can also opt for a Steinbach signed by the maker for a higher price. All of their products are hand made from Germany and can be ordered through online retailers.
Just Nutcrackers is an online retailer that carries recognized manufacturers such as Steinbach, Ulbricht, Seiffener and Rascher. The variety of brands they carry provides customers with more options for shopping. Christian Ulbricht is one of the more popular manufacturers that a lot of consumers look for. This German company has perfected their craft by making Nutcracker collectibles for around 80 years. They currently offer a variety of designs and Nutcracker characters from antiques to more modern ones and from Father Christmas to Mouse King Nutcrackers. The sizes also vary: extra large, premium, small, classic and miniatures. Extra large nutcrackers would stand at around 40” and the smallest miniatures would be around 6”. Aside from online retailers, a number of large stores also carry this brand. Nieman Marcus and Nordstrom are among those. You can use the official website of Ulbricht to find the nearest retail stores around your location. Rascher is another German manufacturer who has received praises in the industry for fine wood work. Most of their nutcracker products are more plain and simple and focus more on the wood art instead of the designs and style. What makes this manufacturer special is they don’t start carving until the order is placed so you can be sure that the product you are getting was handmade just for you. Online retailers like Just Nutcrackers and German Deli carry this brand. These brands are more suitable for collectibles and classic traditional designs of nutcrackers. If you want to go a bit more whimsical, there are also nutcrackers like frog, penguin, Mouse King Nutcrackers or Muppet Central collectibles that you can find online and on certain retail stores like JC Penney. These beautifully made nutcrackers have proved to be more than just a simple Holiday ornament as it can last you the whole year long. Like the German folklore said, it is said to possess certain power and strength that can watch over your home and protect your family from evil spirits. True or not, it is still a great addition to any collection you might have in your home. |
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