The night watchman smoker is another beautiful smoker from the Wolf woodturning workshop. They are made by hand and with great attention to detail in the Ore Mountains.
This smoker represents a traditional night watchman and impresses with its strong colors and attention to detail. His clothing shines in rich blue tones that underline the image of the reliable watchman. He wears a bright blue cape over his long blue coat with black buttons. The cape has a yellow border that contrasts with the night watchman’s authority. His black trousers and sturdy black shoes complete the picture and symbolize the seriousness of his job.
In his right hand, the night watchman smoker holds a halberd – a medieval weapon that signals authority and willingness to protect. In his left hand he carries a lantern that lights his way in the dark. This lantern symbolizes security and protection for the citizens while the night watchman makes his rounds. A yellow horn hangs across his shoulder. He can use it to draw attention to danger or to signal the end of his round. The horn and halberd show the versatility of his tasks – from warning to defense.
His face radiates calm and seriousness. A brown moustache and brown eyes give him a friendly but determined expression. His round nose and rosy cheeks underline his down-to-earth nature and determination. In his mouth he has a small pipe, which is a distinguishing feature of many traditional smokers.
On his head he wears a blue peaked cap with a yellow band, which marks his rank and his role as a night watchman. The strong colors and the striking yellow on the cap make him highly visible, which is important for his night patrols. His uniform and the associated accessories such as the lantern and halberd make him seem like a classic protective figure of the city.
- Height about 22 cm
- for standard incense cones
- Height about 22 cm
- colored
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Tradition of the night watchman:
The tradition of the night watchman has a long history in many European cities. Originally, the night watchman was an indispensable figure who ensured order and security in the narrow streets of the cities at night. In the Middle Ages and early modern times, the streets were mostly unlit and dangerous. Residents often lived in constant fear of attacks, fires and riots. This is where the night watchman came into play: he patrolled in the dark and kept an eye out for danger.
The night watchman often carried a lantern, a halberd or another long stick for defense. His uniform usually consisted of sturdy, often dark clothing that protected him from the cold. A distinctive headgear or a special cap marked him as an official and made him recognizable even in the dark. His equipment served not only for defense, but also for signaling – he could sound the alarm with a horn or whistle in case of danger.
One of the night watchman’s duties was to call out every hour and announce the time. He often sang verses or shouted fixed sayings to keep the citizens informed and at the same time to monitor the peace and quiet at night. He also made sure that no open fires were left behind that could start a fire. The call of the night watchman was a sign of security for the residents. His presence gave them a feeling of calm and reliability.
Today, night watchmen have disappeared in most cities, but the tradition lives on. Many places offer tours with night watchmen who, in historical costumes, tell the old stories and legends of their city. This figure attracts tourists and locals alike, especially during Advent and at city festivals. In this way, the memory of the tradition of the night watchman remains alive and reminds us how important security and cohesion were in earlier times.
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