The Mining Foreman with Lamp comes from the Breitfeld woodturning workshop. It is crafted using traditional techniques and then lovingly hand-painted. The figure stands 35 cm tall and impresses with its high-quality workmanship. It is turned and carved, then carefully painted, making each piece unique.
The Mining Foreman wears the authentic uniform of a high-ranking mining official. This includes a black coat with gold embellishments and red accents. He also wears white breeches with black knee pads. White boot tops complete the look. His green shako is the characteristic headwear of Saxon miners. It is decorated with mining symbols and a white plume, giving the figure a dignified appearance.
In one hand, he holds a small miner’s lamp with a flame, symbolizing his responsibility in the mine. In the other hand, he carries a miner’s staff, representing his leadership role. The figures’ colors are harmoniously coordinated: rich black, vibrant red, and warm gold. They lend the mine foreman an impressive presence. Furthermore, the combination of wood and finely applied layers of paint makes this figure a true work of art.
The mine foreman was the highest authority in an entire mining district. He belonged to Class VI of the Freiberg Mining Authority – one of the highest-ranking positions in Saxon mining. The shift foremen and mine supervisors reported to him. In addition, he had to possess comprehensive knowledge of mining, including ore, rock, and mine operations. He was responsible for ensuring that the mine was managed efficiently and effectively. Surveying the mine and inspecting the pithead stones were also among his responsibilities.
Every Sunday evening, he held the so-called “opening ceremony” at the Mining Authority. At this ceremony, the foremen and shift foremen had to present their accounts. This figure therefore honors him as a symbol of competence and leadership. It combines cultural heritage with decorative expressiveness. This makes it an impressive piece of Erzgebirge craftsmanship.
- Height 35cm
- colorful
- elaborately designed
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!
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