This lovingly crafted miner nutcracker comes from the Christian Ulbricht workshop. It combines traditional Ore Mountain artistry with intricate detailing, evoking the region’s long mining heritage while serving as a charming focal point for your Christmas décor.
The miner wears a tall green cap adorned with the classic crossed hammer and pickaxe emblem—a symbol of traditional mining. He is dressed in a dark blue uniform accented by white buttons, a white apron, and black shoes.
The miner’s friendly face is particularly striking; his blue eyes contrast beautifully with his fair complexion, and he sports a large white mustache. A long white beard further enhances the figure’s endearing design, giving the nutcracker a look that is both classic and welcoming.
In his left hand, the miner holds a small bowl containing various small stones or pieces of ore, beautifully illustrating the connection to mining—an activity deeply rooted in the history of the Ore Mountains. This makes the nutcracker an ideal choice for collectors and enthusiasts of traditional miner figures.
Small details also make this figure special; the buttons, belt, and clothing are all carefully crafted. The miner stands securely on a natural-wood base, allowing him to be displayed decoratively on a dresser, shelf, or windowsill.
However, the Christian Ulbricht miner nutcracker is not limited to the Christmas season; it makes a wonderful traditional Ore Mountain decoration all year round. It looks especially lovely when displayed alongside other nutcrackers, miner figures, or other pieces from the Ore Mountains. The result is a decoration that is both atmospheric and traditional.
Christian Ulbricht is synonymous with high-quality wooden art from the Erzgebirge region. Traditional designs are brought to life with great attention to detail, making this nutcracker a wonderful gift. It is a lovely choice for collectors and admirers of authentic Erzgebirge craftsmanship, and it will also delight anyone who loves classic Christmas decorations.
Details
Height: approx. 30 cm
Width: approx. 12 cm
Depth: approx. 12 cm
Hair made of fluffy synthetic fiber
Colored stain finish
Here you will find other beautiful nutcrackers from Christian Ulbricht as well as from other manufacturers from the Ore Mountains.
Product safety
Manufacturer information
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!
