This Müllerchen Santa Claus smoker comes from Müller, made by hand using traditional methods from local wood and hand-stained and painted in strong colors.
The Müllerchen Santa Claus smoker from Müller’s special anniversary series impresses with its charming, modern design and traditional elements. The figure stands firmly on a natural-colored base, which emphasizes the high-quality craftsmanship of the series. The red Santa Claus coat with white accents and bright buttons gives the Müllerchen a festive look and enhances the Christmas atmosphere.
His face radiates friendliness, emphasized by the disproportionate, round nose and rosy cheeks, which give the Müllerchen a childlike playfulness. On his head, the figure wears a red Santa Claus hat with a pompom, which perfectly captures the classic Santa Claus style. On his back, the Müllerchen carries a sack, full of presents, ready to hand them out.
In his right hand, the Müllerchen holds a golden bell, which he rings to give out presents, thus enhancing the festive mood. In his left hand, he holds a sheet of paper, which may be a child’s wish list – another lovely detail that recalls the magic of the Christmas season.
This smoker combines tradition and modernity in a wonderful way. With its over-proportioned features, such as the nose and the simple, soft shapes, it radiates a special warmth. The Müllerchen Santa Claus is not just a decorative piece, but a symbol of joy and tradition – ready to conquer the hearts of collectors and Christmas lovers.
- Height 16cm
- coloured
- for standard incense cones
- from the Müllerchen series
You can find more pretty smoker figures from Müller and other manufacturers from the Ore Mountains here.
Tradition of the smoker:
The tradition of the smoker comes from the Ore Mountains, a region known for its rich wood resources and artistic craftsmanship. These figurative smokers, which are typically made of wood, originated in the 19th century and have been an integral part of Christmas culture in Germany ever since.
The origin of the smokers goes back to the miners of the Ore Mountains, who were looking for new sources of income in winter due to the long periods of darkness and the lack of work in mining. So they began to make smokers, in addition to nutcrackers and Christmas pyramids. These figures have a hollow construction in which a small incense candle insert is placed. When the incense candle is lit, the smoke rises through the man’s open mouth or pipe, which makes the smoker appear “alive”.
In their design, smokers often represent traditional professions or symbolic figures, such as the miner, the forester, the hunter or Santa Claus. The miner is a particularly popular figure because he reflects the history and roots of the region. The figures are often richly decorated and carry typical attributes of their profession, such as tools, lanterns or pipes.
The tradition of the smoker has developed greatly over the years. While they were originally simple representations of craftsmen and everyday people, there is now a wide variety of figures. From traditional representations to modern interpretations, they are popular collector’s items and gifts.
Smokers are part of many German households at Christmas time and contribute to the contemplative atmosphere by not only being artfully crafted, but also by spreading the typical scent of incense that is reminiscent of cozy winter evenings.
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