The Pyramid House Show Workshop” shows a detailed, hand-crafted scene from a traditional workshop, which stands safely and securely on a natural-colored platform. The building itself is in the shape of a charming half-timbered house with a tapered roof. The roof beams are decorated with small star motifs that blend harmoniously into the rustic design. On the front of the house there is a sign with the inscription “Show Workshop”, which clearly indicates the function of this building.
Above the roof is the pyramid’s impeller which is powered by the rising warm air from the four tea lights. As soon as these are lit, the impeller begins to rotate and brings the scene to life.
At the center of the depiction are several hand-carved figures that can be seen at work in the workshop. One person sits at a table and appears to be carving a workpiece, while other figures stand around the table. The scene conveys a busy atmosphere, as if the figures are in the middle of working on traditional wooden artwork. On a shelf at the front of the house you can see finished toy figures and work pieces that also appear to be handmade.
The base on which the entire pyramid house rests is natural-colored and clearly designed and offers enough space for the entire scene. The precise arrangement of the figures and details conveys the feeling of a lively and authentic workshop. Overall, the pyramid house “show workshop” exudes a warm, festive atmosphere and combines traditional craftsmanship with Christmas coziness.
- Height 29 cm
- natural
- Figures colored
- for tea lights
You can find more beautiful pyramids from Glässer and other manufacturers from the Ore Mountains here.
The tradition of Christmas pyramids:
The tradition of Christmas pyramids comes from the Ore Mountains in Germany and has its roots in the old customs of the miners and craftsmen of this region. Originally, Christmas pyramids were simple wooden frames that were decorated with candles and fir branches. Over time, they developed into elaborately designed wooden works of art with moving figures and scenes set in motion by the warmth of candles.
These pyramids symbolize light and hope in the dark winter time, which was especially important for the miners of the Ore Mountains. They often worked underground, where the light of the sun was rarely seen. Therefore, candles and lights had a special meaning at Christmas time. The Christmas pyramids became an integral part of the festive decorations and served to light up the home and bring warmth into the cold winter months.
The central element of the Christmas pyramid is the propeller, which is powered by the rising warm air from the candles. This rotation causes the figures arranged on the various levels of the pyramid to rotate. The scenes depicted range from biblical stories, such as the birth of Christ, to everyday depictions of craftsmen and animals.
Christmas pyramids are not only an integral part of the Ore Mountains Christmas tradition, but are known and appreciated worldwide. They are closely related to the candle arches and nutcrackers that also come from the Ore Mountains, all of which represent the region’s artistic wood craftsmanship. Today, Christmas pyramids come in many sizes and designs, from small table models to large, multi-story pyramids that can be found at Christmas markets.
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!
