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Steinbach Tchaikovsky Mini German Nutcracker-Limited Edition
Part of the Steinbach Nutcracker Suite collection the Steinbach Limited Edition Tchaikovsky Mini German Nutcracker is a decorative and traditional homage to the holiday season. This piece details the master Tchaikovsky himself dressed for winter and beautifully accessorized. This piece is part of the Nutcracker Suite collection by Steinbach and is part of a limited edition run of 10000 pieces. It includes a wooden storage box for safekeeping after the holiday season.With a nod to the German tradition of giving nutcrackers as tokens of good luck the Steinbach family has been hand-crafting decorative pieces for nearly two centuries. This nutcracker has been carved using a unique mixture of premium machinery and an artisan's touch. Each step of the process from cutting to hand-turning to power-drill polishing is guided by one of Steinbach's artisans. Every detail is hand-carved and painted freehand to ensure that each nutcracker is both unique and high-quality.About SteinbachSteinbach is recognized for the unique design of its 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 NutcrackersEach Steinbach nutcracker is 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 lathed 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 freehand. The result is a truly unique one-of-a-kind product that is a must-have for collectors and art lovers alike.
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