This Nutcracker King, white, is lovingly and meticulously handcrafted by the Gahlenz company.
The Nutcracker King depicted exudes both majesty and richness of detail. His proud and imposing appearance is underlined by several elements. He wears black loafers with gold decorations, which give him a royal shine. The white stockings stand out elegantly from his dove-blue trousers, which hug his legs and round off the overall impression. His jacket is richly detailed, with gold appliqués and a strong cut that underlines his military stance.
In his right hand he holds a scepter, which symbolizes his power, while a saber hangs from his belt, emphasizing his warlike side. His face is well-proportioned and beautifully designed, with striking features. The blue eyes look attentively and watchfully into the distance. His nose is just as striking, and the pink cheeks give him a certain gentleness. The black moustache gives him a regal, perhaps even stern, look. Particularly striking is the beard that adorns the movable mouth part and is made of soft, gray hair, which gives the nutcracker an additional touch of craftsmanship.
In addition, soft, gray hair also peeks out from under his magnificent, black and gold crown, which further underlines his royal dignity. The crown itself sits firmly and stably on his head and completes his majestic appearance. Overall, this nutcracker king conveys the image of a leader who is both elegant and ready for battle, and every glance at him reveals new details of his careful design.
- Height approx. 32cm
- made from local woods
- colored
In our range you will find other beautiful nutcrackers from Gahlenz as well as from other manufacturers from the beautiful Ore Mountains.
The tradition of the nutcracker:
The tradition of the nutcracker has its origins in Germany, particularly in the Ore Mountains, where the ornate wooden figures first appeared in the 17th century. Originally, nutcrackers actually served as tools for cracking nuts, but over time they became more and more decorative objects and symbols of protection and strength. In folk art, they were considered guardians who were supposed to keep evil spirits away by instilling fear with their grim facial features.
The classic nutcracker figures often represent kings, soldiers or other authoritative figures, which underlines their role as protectors. They became particularly popular in the 19th century, when they became a sought-after Christmas gift. This is closely linked to the tradition of Christmas pyramids and markets in the Ore Mountains, where handmade nutcrackers were sold.
However, the worldwide breakthrough of the nutcracker tradition came with the ballet “The Nutcracker” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892. The ballet, based on the story by E.T.A. Hoffmann, tells the story of a girl who receives a nutcracker as a gift at Christmas, which comes to life at night and begins a magical adventure. Since then, the nutcracker has been associated not only with Christmas, but also with fairy tales and fantasy.
Today, nutcrackers are popular collector’s items and decorations, especially during the Christmas season. They represent tradition, craftsmanship and the spirit of the holidays, while also embodying a part of German history and culture.
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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