Ulbricht Boy Scout Nutcracker
Item#: HN-ATI721
Price:
$107.99
28%
Product Summary
You'll always be prepared (to crack nuts) with this adorable Boy Scout Nutcracker from Ulbricht. This item is lovingly handmade from solid wood and painted individually by artisans in Germany whose skills have been handed down for generations. This ten-inch piece is a real working nutcracker doll, but this little guy is dressed in the distinctive green Boy Scout uniform. Set him on the fireplace mantle or right by your door to greet guests as they enter. This cute collectible also makes the perfect gift for anyone this Christmas or for just about any occasion.
- Hand-made and hand-painted German boy scout
- Exquisitely carved wood nutcracker in bright uniform
- Perfect holiday gift for cracking seasonal nuts
- Mounted on a base, the nutcracker stands 10 in. tall
What's Included
Nutcracker
Description
The Boy Scout Nutcracker arrives ready to learn new outdoor skills. He's ready to go on a hike, clad in his uniform and armed with a sturdy walking stick. Nutcrackers make wonderful presents; both charming and functional, these familiar holiday staples bring charm and delight to the holidays. Display them on a shelf for that festive touch, or get the party started by cracking open a selection of seasonal nuts. Hand-crafted from solid wood, this nutcracker has been hand-painted in Germany with a vibrant array of colors. It stands 10 inches tall. Spruce up your own holiday decorations with this fresh take on a genuine classic, or present your loved one, neighbor, or colleague with a timeless and unforgettable gift.
The Story of Ulbricht
Wood-turning on lathes, the Ulbricht grand tradition, can be traced back to the small German mining town of Seiffen, in the mountains of the Erzgebirge. Records document the Ulbricht family as wood turners from the 1700s.
Otto Ulbricht, a professional wood turner who started his own business in 1928, built a new factory in 1934. After World War II, when the area became the East German Zone and private industry was taken out of the hands of individuals, Otto took his family across the border where they resettled in the Bavarian town of Lauingen, near Augsburg. Once settled, with his Erzgebirge wood-turning traditions transplanted to Bavaria, Otto began again.
When Otto died in 1968, his son Christian Ulbricht, now in charge of the family enterprise, continued those time-honored traditions. In 1978 Christian expanded his thinking, and developed a new company which he named Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht.
In the early 1990s, when East and West re-unified and Germany once again became one nation, Christian brought back to the family the factory in Seiffen begun by his father so many years ago. Today, the company operates out of both locations.
Now in its third generation, the Ulbricht family continues to produce wood-turned products of the finest quality. In addition to an extensive line nutcrackers, there are incense burners, music boxes, figurines, pyramids and ornaments geared for Christmas and Easter.
Traditions are very important to Ulbricht. Not only those that strengthen ties to the land and to family, but also those that continue the traditions of excellence in production that date back 300 years.
Dimensions & Specifications
Brand
Ulbricht
Editions
2008 Editions
Height (in.)
10
Nutcracker Themes
Sports/Leisure
Height
10"
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Comments about Ulbricht Boy Scout Nutcracker:
I gave this as a gift and my son loved it. It was a memorable keepsake I know he will enjoy for years to come!
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