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The modern ornamental nutcracker emerged in 19th Century Germany, with wooden figures resembling soldiers, kings, miners, and more. These became associated with Christmas with the 1892 debut of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite ballet, which became a holiday tradition. U.S. GI's brought German nutcrackers home during WW2, spurring a wave of collecting. And several makers, such as Steinbach, have produced limited editions that are highly collectible.


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Rare Susan Milford Lafayette Signed/numbered Nutcracker$122.82 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 2 watchers
Steinbach Abraham Lincoln Nutcracker S622 In Box$86.94 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 7 watchers
Sale! Steinbach Signed Tchaikovsky German Nutcracker $81.00 Ends in 11 hours 3 bids 4 watchers
Sheriff Of Nottingham Steinbach Signed Nutcracker Le$79.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 3 watchers
Kwo Santa Claus German Christmas Nutcracker $79.98 Ends in 15 hours 1 bid 2 watchers
Santa Claus Nutcracker, Signed E.m.merck, Kwo Germany$76.00 Ends Friday 3 bids 13 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker Tchaikovsky's The Three Dancers$76.00 Ends Monday 8 bids 15 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker Deep Sea Fisherman Mint 16" Nice!$70.99 Ends in 15 hours 3 bids 6 watchers
Steinbach-signed-king Of Nutcrackers$66.00 Ends Tuesday 8 bids 17 watchers
Sale! Steinbach Signed Mushroom Picker Nutcracker$59.98 Ends Monday 1 bid 1 watcher
2007 Bombay 24" Regal Soldier Nutcracker Wood $56.00 Ends Monday 21 bids 14 watchers
Vintage Civil War Union Confederate Soldier Nutcrackers$54.99 Ends in 2 hours 5 bids 6 watchers
Steinbach Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim Nutcracker S1820$51.00 Ends Tuesday 7 bids 8 watchers
Pipka "nutcracker Santa" Mib - Signed By Artist$49.95 Ends Monday 1 bid 10 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker The Three Wisemen Mint In Box$48.00 Ends Monday 7 bids 17 watchers
Steinbach-signed-nutcracker-tchaikobsky's Prince$41.43 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 12 watchers
Steinbach West German Nutcracker - Blacksmith & Anvil$41.10 Ends in 23 hours 7 bids 18 watchers
Rare Old German Steinbach Pelesen Nutcracker $39.99 Ends in 18 hours 1 bid 17 watchers
Steinbach Chopin Nutcracker #701$39.00 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 10 watchers
Nice Pair Of Steinbach Nutcrackers Santa And Bagpiper$39.00 Ends in 17 hours 4 bids 10 watchers
Steinbach Gardener Nutcracker Germany New Wood Box$36.30 Ends in 23 hours 3 bids 2 watchers
Bucilla Nutcracker Sweet Felt Jeweled Ornaments Kit$35.50 Ends in 23 hours 9 bids 9 watchers
Steinbach Mouse King Nutcracker #636 Ltd. Edition$34.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 13 watchers
Original Handmade German Steinbach King Nutcracker, Nwt$33.56 Ends in 20 hours 8 bids 12 watchers
Steinbach Sir Galahad Nutcracker #862 Ltd Ed-ex Cond$33.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 9 watchers
Airblown Inflatable 6' Happy Holidays Nutcracker Blowup$31.00 Ends in 18 hours 6 bids 5 watchers
Steinbach Ludwig Nutcracker #898-autographed/music Box$29.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 9 watchers
Mr Christmas Nutcracker Marching Band Animated Santa Ib$27.00 Ends in 1 hour 2 bids 8 watchers
Steinbach Berliner With Music Nutcracker #732 $26.55 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 12 watchers
Steinbach West German Wooden Nutcracker - Drummer$26.45 Ends in 23 hours 4 bids 21 watchers
Vintage East German Nutcracker$26.05 Ends in 17 hours 2 bids 9 watchers
Christmas Steinbach Nutcracker 354 Holding A Bird$26.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 11 watchers
Steinbach Blacksmith Nutcracker #664-exc. Condition$26.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 9 watchers
8' Inflatable Lighted Nutcracker Soldier Christmas Yard$26.00 Ends in 14 hours 2 bids 7 watchers
4 Union Soldiers Blowmold Christmas Nutcracker Light-up$26.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids 10 watchers
8ft. Gemmy Nutcracker With Christmas Tree Inflatable $25.00 Ends in 19 hours 7 bids 18 watchers
Steinbach Dairyman Nutcracker #660-exc. Condition$24.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 10 watchers
German Nutcracker - Erzgebirge/expertic - Guard - 12.5"$24.00 Ends in 1 hour 1 bid 1 watcher
Lot Of 9 German Nutcrackers & Smokers$22.50 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 17 watchers
Pilgrim Paul & Friendly Indian - 2 Nutcrackers Mib$21.13 Ends in 41 mins 3 bids 2 watchers
Steinbach Volkskunst Very Large Nutcracker The Baker$20.50 Ends Monday 4 bids 14 watchers
Steinbach Ltd Ed Signed Noah Nutcracker #893$20.50 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 17 watchers
Nutcracker Village Veterinarian 2000$20.50 Ends Wednesday 8 bids 5 watchers
Sterling Silver Nutcracker Christmas Ornament Undated$20.49 Ends Wednesday 5 bids 14 watchers
Nutcracker German Holzknooddl Wooden$19.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 1 watcher
Steinbach Drummer Nutcracker #705-exc Condition$19.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 3 watchers
Steinbach Chubby Santa Nutcracker #740 Exc. Condition$19.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 11 watchers
Steinbach Sweet Shepherd Nutcracker #710-exc. Condition$19.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 5 watchers
Vintage Christian Ulbricht Golfer Nutcracker$19.99 Ends Monday 1 bid 2 watchers
14" Wooden Pirate Christmas Nutcracker Figurine $19.98 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid 2 watchers

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