A symbol of Christmas among the most evocative, the Nutcracker is traditionally carved from the wood of Germany’s majestic forests.
This curious little soldier, dressed in bright colors and capable of cracking nut shells with his mouth, becomes even more magical thanks to the Christmas fairy tale in which he is the protagonist: “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” written by Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann in 1816. In the story, the puppet comes to life and leads the other wooden soldiers in battle against the army of mice, inspiring the famous Russian ballet scored by Tchaikovsky.
Mid-20th century artisans in Germany have delighted in interpreting and stylistically characterizing this magical subject.
At Expertise, you will find numerous examples, all strictly vintage, from the 25 cm tall nutcracker that only cracks almonds or hazelnuts to the gigantic 185 cm version that could smash coconuts.
Come discover their charm.
