The Carpenter Smoker from Franz Karl is part of the popular series of working smokers and depicts the traditional craftsmanship of the Ore Mountains with great attention to detail. This figure embodies the classic carpenter in typical guild attire, exuding not only the scent of incense but also the charm of bygone times.
The smoker stands firmly on a round, yellow-lacquered base and wears black guild attire with white buttons. A small gold-colored watch chain adorns his vest on the left side. A red pencil is tucked beneath his black, round hat – an unmistakable characteristic of the traditional carpenter. The red, checkered neckerchief completes his authentic appearance. In his left hand, he holds a wooden square, the carpenter’s typical tool. In his right hand, he carries two yellow roof battens, emphasizing the practical nature of his profession.
His facial expression appears focused and friendly. His brown mustache, distinctive eyebrows, and slightly flushed skin tone lend him personality. A cigar is stuck in the corner of his mouth—a classic detail that distinguishes many smokers and activates the smoke function when lit. The smoke later rises through his mouth as soon as an incense cone is lit inside the figure.
Franz Karl’s craftsmanship is evident in every detail of this smoker: The meticulous workmanship, clean lines, and fine painting create a high-quality overall appearance. The “Professional Smokers” series honors traditional professions and conveys a sense of home, craftsmanship, and history. The Carpenter Smoker is an ideal gift for artisans or lovers of Erzgebirge folk art and adds a charming accent to any winter decor.
You can find more beautiful incense figures from Franz Karl and other Erzgebirge manufacturers here.
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!