This lovingly crafted “Toy Seller” nutcracker immediately catches the eye with its distinctive design. The traditional figure combines Erzgebirge craftsmanship with a charming theme, depicting a toy seller carrying a small assortment of wooden toys. In doing so, the figure delightfully evokes a bygone trade and a beloved profession.
The nutcracker wears a green jacket with brown cuffs, complemented by red trousers and dark boots. The knitted hat is a particularly lovely detail; rendered in warm, natural tones and topped with a small pom-pom, it gives the figure a cozy, wintry feel.
The face is also richly detailed, featuring a long brown beard and a distinctive mustache. His friendly eyes give him a special expression, while small gold-colored buttons provide the perfect finishing touch to his outfit.
The true highlight, however, is found at the front: the nutcracker holds a small wooden tray displaying various toys, including a miniature train, figurines, and other wooden playthings. The variety of shapes adds visual interest, while the tiny toys serve as a reminder of traditional woodcraft.
This toy seller nutcracker fits beautifully into a classic Christmas display. He looks wonderful placed on a sideboard, a shelf, or a festively decorated windowsill. He also pairs well with other nutcrackers and figures from the Erzgebirge region, allowing you to create a lovingly curated collection featuring a variety of themes.
The figure stands on a round wooden base, ensuring stable and attractive placement. The base’s natural wood tone also creates a lovely contrast to the nutcracker’s colorful design. A “Toy Merchant” nutcracker also makes a wonderful gift for enthusiasts of traditional woodcraft. Collectors, in particular, appreciate unique figures with a distinctive theme; beyond the classic nutcracker silhouette, this toy merchant figure tells a little story of its own.
Traditional figures like this have long been a staple of Ore Mountain folk art, where craftsmanship, wood, and loving attention to detail take center stage. It is precisely these qualities that make the nutcracker a popular decorative piece.
Whether displayed during the Christmas season or as part of a year-round collection, the toy merchant nutcracker serves as a striking eye-catcher. Its warm color palette and wealth of intricate details make it a charming addition to any collection.
Details
Height: approx. 19 cm
Width: approx. 10 cm
Depth: approx. 9.5 cm
Hair made of fluffy synthetic fiber
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!
