This Nutcracker Pinecone Man, made of natural materials, has no crown, but he certainly has style – and plenty of it. He’s not a king, a soldier, or a general. No, he’s a true Pinecone Man. And it shows.
He wears a striking felt hat in dark brown – and perched atop it is a real, imposing pinecone. This is his personal trademark, instantly identifying him as a child of the forest. Connected to nature, authentic, and with a distinctive character.
His face is classic Nutcracker. With a bright gaze, a rosy nose, and a luxuriant white beard that frames his face, lending him an air of wisdom and dignity. Bushy white eyebrows peek out from under the brim of his hat, giving him a friendly, mischievous expression.
His clothing is entirely inspired by the forest. The top and shorts are in warm, natural brown tones, simple and understated. A turned belt articulates the figure and creates a harmonious overall look. The dark wooden shoes perfectly complete the earthy appearance.
A particularly charming detail: In his right hand, he holds a long staff from which hangs a turned pine cone – finely crafted and lovingly detailed. A small Christmas tree, also turned from wood, sits atop the staff. Nothing wobbles, nothing falls off – every detail is perfect.
The nutcracker stands securely on a square wooden base. The wood is natural and smoothly sanded, allowing the figure to truly shine.
He’s not just a decorative piece, but almost a miniature scene from the forest. You can practically see him striding through the wintry woods – with the pine cone on his hat, the staff in his hand, and his goal: to bring Christmas joy!
Whether on the windowsill, under the Christmas tree, or in the center of an Advent wreath – this pine cone man always makes a great impression. It beautifully combines craftsmanship, nature, and tradition. In short: a nutcracker with character – with heart, with wood, and with a hat. And that’s exactly why we love it.
Details
- Height approx 30cm
- Hair made from fluffy synthetic hair
Here you will find other beautiful nutcrackers from Christian Ulbricht as well as from other manufacturers from the Ore Mountains.
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!