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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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Steinbach Nutcracker - Herr Drosselmeyer$500.00 Ends in 9 hours 9 bids 24 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker - King Arthur Of Camelot$255.00 Ends Wednesday 6 bids 20 watchers
Signed Steinbach Christmas Legends Nicholas Nutcracker$202.26 Ends Monday 10 bids 18 watchers
2004 Steinbach Nutcracker,30th Anniversary Signed$200.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 1 watcher
2005 Signed 2nd 12 Days Christmas Steinbach Nutcracker$199.99 Ends Sunday 2 bids 3 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker - King Arthur Of Camelot Buy it Now$150.50 Ends in 9 hours 6 bids 7 watchers
Sale! Steinbach Mad Hatter Signed Le German Nutcracker$139.98 Ends Sunday 1 bid 3 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker - Tin Man (wizard Of Oz)$127.50 Ends in 13 hours 6 bids 10 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker - Grandfather Frost Buy it Now$112.50 Ends in 12 hours 7 bids 8 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker - King Wenceslaus Buy it Now$112.50 Ends in 12 hours 8 bids 6 watchers
42" Gentleman Nutcracker By Bombay Co$104.38 Ends Thursday 5 bids 3 watchers
Skandinavian Santa Steinbach Nutcracker Limit Edition$103.50 Ends Sunday 8 bids 9 watchers
Signed Steinbach Mouse King Nutcracker Buy it Now$100.00 Ends in 14 hours 2 bids 5 watchers
Signed Steinbach King Of Nutcrackers Buy it Now$100.00 Ends in 15 hours 1 bid
Lynn Haney A Time For Nutcrackers Santa #1541 Signed $90.00 Ends Sunday 11 bids 20 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker—chief Red Cloud$89.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 9 watchers
Candy Cane Choir Master Steinbach Nutcracker Signed$83.25 Ends Sunday 3 bids 9 watchers
Steinbach Berlin Organ Grinder Nutcracker, Musical$80.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 7 watchers
Thomas Kinkade Santa Steinbach Nutcracker Signed$76.57 Ends Sunday 2 bids 14 watchers
Pope Benedict Xvi Steinbach Nutcracker$76.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 3 watchers
Steinbach Bob Cratchit And Tiny Tim Nutcracker$76.00 Ends Monday 2 bids 4 watchers
Steinbach Boy Scout Nutcracker Germany New With Box$75.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 5 watchers
Steinbach Pear Tree Santa Nutcracker Signed$75.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 9 watchers
Steinbach The Lamplighter Nutcracker Signed$75.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 6 watchers
Tyrolean Santa Steinbach Nutcracker Signed$75.00 Ends Monday 1 bid 7 watchers
Steinbach The Christmas Tree Nutcracker Signed$75.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 6 watchers
Steinbach Belsnickle Nutcracker Signed Limit Edition$75.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 6 watchers
Steinbach Carnivale Leader Chief Nutcracker Signed$75.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 2 watchers
New Steinbach Fly Fishing Fisherman Nutcracker 12.5"$69.95 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid 2 watchers
Signed Steinbach Camelot Queen Guinevere Nutcracker$66.78 Ends Monday 14 bids 10 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker - Sir Galahad Buy it Now$66.00 Ends in 12 hours 9 bids 5 watchers
Steinbach Christmas ~ German Traveler~ Wood Nutcracker $65.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 14 watchers
General Stonewall Jackson Steinbach Nutcracker$65.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid 6 watchers
Steinbach Mouse King 13" Big Nutcracker Ltd Ed Germany$61.00 Ends in 16 hours 13 bids 24 watchers
Original Steinbach Saint Valentine Nutcracker- Rare! $60.00 Ends in 17 hours 1 bid 14 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker$59.99 Ends Monday 1 bid 2 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker - Pere Noel (french Santa) Buy it Now$51.09 Ends in 13 hours 3 bids 10 watchers
Christmas Nutcracker Collection 34 Pieces All Sizes!!!$51.00 Ends in 11 hours 18 bids 8 watchers
Steinbach German Nutcracker Court Jester $350 18" Tall$51.00 Ends Friday 7 bids 14 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker W/original Box Wooden Shoemaker!!$50.00 Ends in 19 hours 1 bid 14 watchers
Nib 2006 Steinbach Nutcracker - Mr. Fezziwig - S-1917$49.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 8 watchers
Pipka "nutcracker Santa" 2005 Ltd Ed. By Prizm Coa Mib!$49.99 Ends in 18 hours 1 bid 3 watchers
Disney Nightmare B4 Christmas Jack Nutcracker$49.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 7 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker Father Christmas Buy it Now$48.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
The Nutcracker Mouse King Papier Mache Wood Ornament$47.09 Ends in 10 hours 2 bids 4 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker - Marley's Ghost (christmas Carol) Buy it Now$46.00 Ends in 13 hours 7 bids 8 watchers
Vintage Yellow Dazey Nut Cracker Nutcracker Rare!!$43.00 Ends Wednesday 14 bids 14 watchers
Breyer Horses-christmas-wintersong & Nutcracker-2! New!$43.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 24 watchers
New Steinbach 17" German Nutcracker Scribe $43.00 Ends in 20 hours 4 bids 8 watchers
Superb Chef Nutcracker 18" Height By Bombay Collection$39.00 Ends Saturday 11 bids 7 watchers
Set 6 Wooden Christmas Nutcrackers Holiday Toy Soldiers$38.99 Ends in 21 hours 3 bids 4 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker Major General J.e.b. Stuart$36.10 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 14 watchers

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