This Nutcracker Santa Claus with Gingerbread comes from Christian Ulbricht. Lovingly handcrafted with an eye for detail, true to the motto “Wood couldn’t be more beautiful!”
The Nutcracker wears a long, royal blue velvet coat, richly trimmed with white faux fur. The coat is open but decorated with four large, golden buttons. He also wears a black belt with a round, golden buckle, giving him a sophisticated yet traditional appearance.
His hat is also blue and velvety, with white plush around the brim and a soft pompom at the top. It hangs loosely over his shoulder. His face is friendly, but typical of a Nutcracker: with rosy cheeks, a round red nose, and a distinctive white beard. He also wears golden, round-lensed glasses, giving him a wise appearance. His eyes appear watchful and attentive.
In his right hand, he holds a golden bell with a wooden handle. He seems to be holding it forward with determination, as if to announce Christmas. In his left hand, he carries a brown burlap sack filled with various gingerbread figures. These figures are designed in the shape of stars and gingerbread men and are lovingly painted.
A small gingerbread man protrudes from his coat pocket, further emphasizing the festive character. The combination of blue clothing and warm brown tones creates a particularly elegant effect and stands out from classic red and white Santa Claus figures. The nutcracker stands on a simple, light-colored wooden base that appears stable and showcases the figure well.
The materials appear high-quality, as the coat and hat are made of soft fabric, while the face and body are made of wood. The workmanship is detailed and precise, and the craftsmanship is immediately apparent.
This nutcracker is both decorative and traditional. It combines classic Christmas motifs such as gingerbread and bells with an unusual color scheme. Despite its rigid form, it appears lively and festive, as the colors, shapes, and accessories are harmoniously coordinated.
Although it doesn’t wear typical red clothing, its role as Santa Claus is immediately recognizable. It is not just a decorative element, but also an expression of festivity, craftsmanship, and tradition. This makes this nutcracker a special figure for any Christmas decoration.
The design is typical of Erzgebirge craftsmanship, with great attention to detail. It is suitable both as a collector’s item and as a decorative element for the Christmas season. Particularly striking are the clear shapes, the contrasting colors, and the blend of functionality (as a nutcracker) and aesthetics (as a festive figure).
Details
Height approx. 50 cm
Width approx. 22 cm
Depth approx. 14 cm
Natural
Synthetic hair
Golden accents
Here you can find other beautiful nutcrackers by Christian Ulbricht and other manufacturers from the Erzgebirge region.
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!
