He is one of the few villains who has two forms of his animated version be it the past and present forms. The film was based on the story the nutcracker and the mouse king by e. Since that time nutcrackers have increased in popularity. Nutcracker mouse king glazed 17 cm7in by christian ulbricht. Originally, christmas nutcrackers were made in erzgebirge which is a mountainous region in germany and were designed to symbolize the upper class, military personnel, and other high authority figures in germany. Shop our best selection of christmas nutcrackers to reflect your style and inspire your home this time of year. Nutcracker vintage hand painted and made super nice detail 14 inches green. This wise and noble mouse king portrait was inspired by the nutcracker ballet. Steinbach huge traditional king nutcracker xl 36 ask for 75 discount. Hoffmanns short story the nutcracker and the mouse king and marius petipas and pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys the nutcracker, about a young girl who is gifted a locked egg from her deceased mother. Hoffmann published his story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. Hoffmanns original story, nutcracker and mouse king, is darker and spookier than the ballet version most people know. German nutcrackers really crack nuts 100% handmade. It is new in box and was purchased from a collection from a store buyout.
That made the steinbach nutcrackers unique and increased the collectability and later on greatly increased the value of many items. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. Steinbach mouse king nutcracker suite german christmas. The mouse king nutcracker depicts a villainous figure from the nutcracker suite. Nutcrackers originated in germany and unsurprisingly, they are tied in a fairy tale.
The industry still treats them as the finest maker of nutcrackers in history. The ballets story originates from a rather complex short story written in 1816 by e. Begun many years ago by herr christian steinbach the king of steinbach nutcrackers the tradition of creating fine, handcarved steinbach german nutcrackers is being continued by his daughter, karla steinbach. Mouse king christmas cards christmas mouse cards nutcracker. The nutcracker suite is a popular ballet that reflects on the nutcracker soldier. There is a german animated directtovideo version of the story, the nutcracker and the mouse king, released in 2004, which was dubbed into english for american showings.
Like all steinbach creations, the mouse king is hand crafted in germany with the finest care and attention to detail. Filip performing in the nutcracker with rose academy of ballet. It is set against a starry winter sky and would also make a thoughtful gift for any animal lover, mouse lover or fan of the. Steinbach german nutcracker mouse king limited edition 1947225000 wwood box. Ulbricht traditional mouse king nutcracker hayneedle. The past when he was still a mouse prince, he along with his mom, the mouse queen and the mouse clan stole some blue cheesecake from the queen who planned to make some for her.
Steinbach pumpkin grower german wood christmas nutcracker made in germany. The first limited edition steinbach nutcracker was king ludwig ii with 3000 pieces. What would erzgebirge folkart be without its nutcrackers. Christian ulbricht nutcracker mouse king glazed cuckoo clocks. The mouse kings mother cursed the nutcracker to be ugly. As this was a tumultuous time in germany, the steinbach family was forced to move many times and eventually settled in erzgebirge, germany and worked as silver, iron, tin and nickel miners. How the nutcracker achieved worldwide fame meet the. The history of the steinbach nutcracker family starts in 1284 with erwin steinbach, a famous architect and master builder who lived in strasburg, germany. Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers, royalties, miners, and tradesmen.
The formal dress of nutcrackers, along with the works by hoffmann and tchaikovsky, make these statues an important part of holiday decorating. Add a touch of timeless charm to your decor with this handcrafted mouse king nutcracker that boasts wood construction and beautiful splashes of color. The nutcracker commanded the dolls in order to defeat the mice. Rare steinbach large red soldier nutcracker 35 tall made in germany new w tag. Erzgebirgische volkskunst seiffen wood nutcracker golfer made in germany. Hoffmann in which young marie stahlbaums favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a. Tschaikowskij mouse king original steinbach from germany nutcracker numbered. Midwestcbk nutcracker mouse king ballet with sword 3. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy. Spread the holiday cheer with this beautifully handcrafted wooden nutcracker depicting the mouse king from the classic ballet the nutcracker. The easiest answer to this question would be steinbach.
The nutcracker suite series this limited edition series of steinbach nutcrackers was launched in 20 with herr drosselmeyer and was complimented with a dashing prince in 2014 and clara in 2015. Hoffmann fantasy story the nutcracker and the mouse king, about a girl. Get the best deals on german nutcracker when you shop the largest. The nutcracker and the mouse king is a story written in 1816 by prussian author e.
True to the story of the nutcracker, this beautiful piece features the mouse king in a regal uniform, complete with crown, cape, and sword. There are many designs, including levers, screws, and ratchets. The plot begins similar to the ballet, with a young girl called. The plot begins similar to the ballet, with a young girl called marie, not clara and her brother fritz at a christmas party. Such books had been produced in germany since the middle of the eighteenth century, the period in which. On a christmas eve, when marie prepares to go to sleep, she noticed that a lot of mice came out from the under her floorboards.
Vintage erzgebirge mouse king nutcracker german wooden folk. Christian ulbricht nutcracker mouse king cuckoo clocks. Hoffman german original of 1816, the nutcracker and the mouse king, but alexandre dumas 1844 french adaptation of hoffmans story, histoire dun cassenoisette the tale of the. Hoffmann, in which young marie stahlbaums favourite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. Straight from the pages of the classic german story, the nutcracker and the mouse king. A wellknown type portrays a person whose mouth forms the jaws of the nutcracker, though many of these are meant for decoration. The nutcracker prince is a 1990 canadian animated fantasy film produced by lacewood productions and released by warner bros.
To find the nutcrackers origins, we must first travel to germany in 1816, when author and composer e. Buy nutcracker suite mouse king wooden christmas nutcracker 10 inch at. German made wooden nutcracker pussy cat with mouse. This incarnation of the mouse king is voiced by mike macdonald and the main antagonist of the nutcracker prince. History of the nutcracker pacific northwest ballet. The past when he was still a mouse prince, he along with his mom, the mouse. The scenario had been put together by ivan vsevolozhsky, director of the imperial theaters and a great francophile. A brief history of the nutcracker doll a global phenomenon. Nutcracker suite mouse king wooden christmas nutcracker 10. We have so many german nutcrackers for your holiday decorating that can add to and complete your collection. Christian ulbricht nutcrackers mouse king nutcracker ltd. A nutcracker is a tool designed to open nuts by cracking their shells. It uses only a small portion of tchaikovskys music and adapts the hoffmann story very loosely. The nutcracker suite series of limited edition nutcracker by steinbach was launched in 20 with herr drosselmeyer, the mysterious uncle of clara who presents her with a toy nutcracker.
The mouse king also known as rat king in some versions is the main antagonist in the novel and ballet adaptation the nutcracker. The company is still located in erzgebirge or ore mountains in order to have easy access to highquality timber. Nutcracker suite fantasy by christian ulbricht germany. The nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the erzgebirge. Christian ulbricht natural wood king german nutcracker new for 2019 handmade in germany, this christian ulbricht nutcracker is. Enjoy our mouse and rat king section of fine gifts including. Every family should have at least one handcrafted traditional german nutcracker. Attention to detail is a trade mark of each limited edition nutcracker from ulbricht.
Hoffmann and also influenced by its ballet adaptation the nutcracker. Christian ulbricht nutcracker handcrafted wooden nutcracker with carved details. Tchaikovskys music to that ballet is used as the main instrumental soundtrack. Get the best deals on mouse king nutcracker when you shop the largest. Buy beautiful and authentic german christmas nutcrackers the exclusive online shop for premium handcrafts made in germany.
These peaceful mouse king christmas cards will be the perfect way to send your holiday wishes. Steinbach mouse king nutcracker suite german christmas nutcracker germany. The fairy tale the nutcracker and the mouse king by e. After being turned into a nutcracker, this savior returns as a christmas gift given to a young girl, coming alive to rescue her from the mouse king and become her prince. Get the best deal for german nutcracker from the largest online selection at. Limited edition steinbach merlin the magician nutcracker made in germany. In the russian ballet the nutcracker, the brave soldier fights against the mouse king more. How the nutcracker achieved worldwide fame meet the germans. Nutcracker suite mouse king wooden christmas nutcracker 10 inch. In bavaria oberammergau the skilled craftsmen carved nutcrackers with oriental motives while in south tyrol, nowadays a german speaking northern province of italy, funny nutcrackers simply to enjoy the people were crafted. He is an oppressive ruler who wishes to rule over a magical kingdom where he comes from. He becomes successful as he transformed the prince into a nutcracker and overthrew him.
For over 200 years we have maintained longstanding tradition, passion for detail, creativity and finest materials in our worldfamous nutcrackers. Germanmade nutcrackers are figurines or wooden dolls traditionally made to resemble toy soldiers. Hoffmann was the inspiration for the ballet by tchaikovsky and first premiered in 1892 in russia. Clara, the prince and the mouse king have all been added to this collectible series of nutcrackers. Christmas nutcrackers made in germany wooden nutcracker. The name steinbach is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved steinbach nutcracker masterpieces. Steinbach nutcracker fantasy nutcrackers nutcracker suite. Made in germany by holzkunst christian ulbricht 2008 introduction 20 addition classic series 1538 inches 39,5 cm. In the german erzgebirge ore mountains the most famous nutcracker was born the original german erzgebirge nutcracker. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Christian ulbricht natural wood mouse king german nutcracker. These traditional german nutcrackers were made in seiffen germany, in the erzgebirge mountains where the wooden nutcracker was first made back in 1872.
Miniature mouse king german nutcracker christkindlmarkt. Germany is a leading manufacturer of traditional nutcrackers. By this enthusiasts of steinbach nutcrackers had one more reason to collect his products. The nutcracker and the mouse king project gutenberg self. Dec, 2015 filip performing in the nutcracker with rose academy of ballet. The new steinbach firm added the evil mouse king in 2016 followed with the 5th nutcracker in this series, tchaikovsky in 2017. The position of the sword may vary from the picture. He comes to you clad in a vibrant red soldiers uniform with green accents, gold epaulets, and a sword. Often the nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The mouse king from the nutcracker fantasy shows the traditonal fine craftsmanship as produced by the ulbricht factory.
The nutcracker prince is a 1990 animated romantic fantasy film made by lacewood productions and released by warner bros. Other articles where the nutcracker and the mouse king is discussed. Made in germany by holzkunst christian ulbricht 2008 introduction 20 addition classic series 1538 inches. The nutcracker and the mouse king is a story written in 1816, by ernst hoffmann in which young clairea stahlbaums favorite christmas toy, the nutcracker, comes alive and, after defeating the evil mouse king in battle, whisks her away to a magical kingdom populated by dolls. German nutcrackers authentic nutcrackers from germany. Build your familys traditions with that perfect one today. Steinbach has been making german nutcrackers for 200 years.
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