Steinbach Swiss Santa German Nutcracker 15th in the Christmas Legends Series-Signed

Catalog description

Steinbach Swiss Santa German Nutcracker 15th in the Christmas Legends Series-Signed, part number PPC290, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $479.99.

Fun festive and full of charm the Steinbach Swiss Santa German Nutcracker makes a joyous decorative statement that will liven up your home this holiday season. Honoring timeless Swiss tradition he wears a bright red coat trimmed in gray faux fur and in either hand he carries bags of holiday treats for all deserving children. Available as-is or in a version signed by Karla Steinbach and limited to a series of only 7500 pieces this jolly gentleman is a delightful collectible treasure perfect as a single holiday accessory or grouped with other nutcrackers. Made of genuine wood carved by hand and painted by artisans in Germany he measures 17 inches tall and is part of the Christmas Legends Series.

About SteinbachSteinbach is recognized for the unique design of their wood-carved creations developed many years ago by Herr Christian Steinbach. The Steinbach family started making nutcrackers and other items in the 1800s in the Alpine regions of Germany.

The tradition of creating hand-carved Steinbach German Nutcrackers is carried on by the Steinbach family which remains responsible for the product concept development design manufacture and quality control at the Hohenhameln factory in the northern region of Germany.

Steinbach items are highly collectible. If you are starting a new collection or adding to your existing collection you will love these unique masterpieces. These treasured collectibles are handed down from generation to generation.

The Making of Steinbach NutcrackersSteinbach nutcrackers are each produced using up to 130 separate procedures. Genuine hardwood is cut and shaped into specific sizes and parts. The wood is then turned by hand using an ancient process that creates smooth clean surfaces. The pieces are then lathed and polished and drilled before they are turned over to experienced craftsmen who prime and spray them repeatedly alternating the process with drying to produce an even tone. Carving comes next; wood-carving artisans use knives and finely-honed skill to add personality and detail to the pieces. Finally the painters take over; trained German artists paint these nutcrackers free-hand allowing each color to dry before the next is applied. The final result is a truly unique one-of-a-kind product that's a must-have for collectors and art lovers alike.

• Decorative
• Gifts
• Incense
• Nutcrackers
• Seasonal
• Smokers