This Nutcracker Rider King comes from Legler.
This Rider King is an impressive figure that is artfully designed and rich in detail. The Nutcracker sits proudly on a magnificent white rocking horse. The horse is equipped with a soft, fluffy mane that gives him an elegant appearance. The horse’s decorations are artfully executed: A colorful pattern consisting mainly of red triangles and blue dots can be seen above the horse’s white body. The swing of the rocking horse is underlined by the semicircular shape of the rocking base, which is also decorated with geometric patterns.
The Nutcracker himself wears an elaborately designed royal uniform. His red jacket is richly decorated, with gold details on the sleeves and a finely drawn pattern on the front. On his head he wears a black and gold crown that looks majestic and emphasizes his royal status. His hair is made of soft, white material that also frames his ears and gives him a royal appearance.
The nutcracker’s face is friendly and inviting, with blue eyes, a round, pink nose and gently flushed cheeks. His black moustache is striking and gives him character. The movable mouth part, which is typical of a nutcracker, is also decorated with a soft white beard, which harmoniously rounds off the overall look. The nutcracker’s legs are in blue and yellow colors, matching the horse’s decorations.
Together, this combination of rocking horse and nutcracker creates a colorful and elegant figure that looks both traditional and artistic. It is a wonderful decorative piece and exudes Christmas joy with its wealth of detail and fine workmanship.
- Width: approx. 27cm
- Height:
- painted in bright colors
You can find more pretty and traditional figures from Legler here.
The history of the Rider:
The Erzgebirge Rider is a traditional figure that comes from the Erzgebirge region in Saxony. This region is known for its artistic woodwork, which plays a particularly important role at Christmas time. Along with candle arches, smokers and nutcrackers, the Rider is an integral part of Erzgebirge folk art.
The tradition of the Rider has its origins in the lives of miners and craftsmen in the Erzgebirge. In earlier times, when mining was still the main source of income in the region, people were looking for additional income, especially during the long winter months. This necessity gave rise to wood carving, which soon developed into a popular art form.
The Rider, a small figure on a horse, was originally a toy for children. But over time it also gained symbolic meaning. In many depictions, the Rider is a symbol of strength, bravery and the patron saint of miners, Saint George, who is often depicted as a knight on a horse. Guardian angels and kings were also depicted as riders.
The production of these figures still follows traditional craftsmanship today. They are usually carved from wood and then artistically painted. Each figure is unique and is passed down from generation to generation. At Christmas time, the rider is often set up as a decorative object and symbolizes not only the craftsmanship of the Ore Mountains, but also the deeply rooted traditions of the region.
The rider thus represents a close connection between art, history and regional identity, which is still maintained in many families today.
Safety instructions for Erzgebirge folk art pyramids.
• The pyramids are powered by burning candles! Therefore, make sure to keep a safe distance from curtains, furniture, upholstery and other flammable objects.
• Also remember that the pyramid is not a toy for children. Operation with an open flame may only take place under the constant supervision of adults.
• We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use or failure to observe these instructions.
Instructions for operation:
• Please only use high-quality candles that guarantee even burning. (Candles)
• Drafts can significantly affect the pyramid’s operation and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
Instructions for location:
• A solid and, above all, horizontal location (floor, table, etc.) is a prerequisite for a pyramid to run smoothly.
• When setting up the pyramid, make sure that the axis of the pyramid is in a vertical position. It must also be correctly positioned in the bearing.
• The middle part of the pyramid must be able to move freely.
Storage instructions:
• To ensure that the pyramid remains functional for many years, we recommend that you store it in a dry place.
• In addition, the pyramid should not be exposed to any major temperature fluctuations during storage.
Environmental damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. You are legally obliged to return old batteries so that proper disposal can be ensured. You can hand in old batteries at a municipal collection point or at a local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obliged to take back old batteries, although our obligation to take back is limited to old batteries of the type that we have or have had in our range as new batteries. You can therefore either send old batteries of the aforementioned type back to us with sufficient postage or hand them in free of charge directly in our store at the address given in the imprint.
Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out garbage can. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be thrown in household waste. For batteries that contain more than 0.0005 percent mercury (HG) by weight, more than 0.002 percent cadmium (Cd) by weight or more than 0.004 percent lead (Pb) by weight, the chemical name of the pollutant used is located under the garbage can symbol.
Dispose of electrical devices in an environmentally friendly manner
Electrical devices must not be disposed of with household waste. According to the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, used electrical devices must be collected separately and sent to special collection and return systems. Owners of old devices from private households can hand them in at the collection points of the public waste disposal authorities or at the return points set up by manufacturers or distributors in accordance with the ElektroG.
Make sure that no beard hairs protrude in front of or into the mouth hole, otherwise no suction can be created and the cone can suffocate.
- Remove the upper body
- Light the incense cone (15 mm) at the tip and place it on a metal plate
- Put the upper body back on and enjoy the scent
- Then empty the ash into a non-flammable container.
- Not a toy for children!
- Please only use under adult supervision!
- Caution, smoldering incense cones and metal plates are very hot!
