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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 Nutcrackers Molly And Jester Signed $510.00 Ends in 13 hours 9 bids 5 watchers
Steinbach Es1695 17" Hand Signed Brewmaster Nutcracker$124.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 3 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker -the Genie $79.95 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid 1 watcher
Rare Steinbach Nutcracker - Lippe Detmold Soldier$75.00 Ends in 3 hours 1 bid 7 watchers
Christian Ulbricht "henri The Baker" German Nutcracker$50.00 Ends in 6 hours 1 bid 8 watchers
Pirate Nutcracker (holzkunst Christian Ulbricht) $34.01 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 15 watchers
Large*w/germany* Nutcracker -christian Ulbrict -peddler$31.00 Ends in 10 hours 9 bids 11 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker (original) - Boy Scout$31.00 Ends Wednesday 8 bids 15 watchers
German Nutcracker - Erzgebirge - Spanish Guard - 11"$22.00 Ends in 9 hours 2 bids 2 watchers
German Erzgebirgische Volkskunst Uncle Sam Nutcracker$20.51 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 5 watchers
Easter Nutcracker-15 Inch$20.50 Ends Monday 3 bids
Nutcracker Village International 2004 Geisha Doll$19.99 Ends in 6 hours 1 bid 1 watcher
Easter Bunny Nutcracker$19.95 Ends Monday 1 bid 5 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker (original) - King Ludwig$15.50 Ends Wednesday 6 bids 7 watchers
Dr. Watson Steinbach Nutcracker (original)$15.50 Ends Wednesday 5 bids 10 watchers
Zims Heirloom Collectible Skier Nutcracker 1999 Nib$15.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid 1 watcher
Steinbach Nutcracker Shoemaker$14.49 Ends in 13 hours 2 bids 12 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker (original) - Graff Zeppelin $12.50 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 11 watchers
Nutcracker (toymaker) Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht$10.50 Ends Thursday 3 bids 11 watchers
Nutcracker Stamp Collector Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht$10.50 Ends Thursday 4 bids 11 watchers
Lone Wolf Nutcracker (christian Ulbricht) $10.00 Ends Thursday 3 bids 8 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker Clockmaker$9.99 Ends in 13 hours 1 bid 11 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker Woodcutter$9.99 Ends Friday 1 bid 11 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker (original) Sherlock Holmes)$9.51 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 9 watchers
German Pirate Nutcrackers - (ezhebirge & Halzkunst)$8.00 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 8 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker (original) -st. Patrick$7.76 Ends Thursday 2 bids 10 watchers
Tall Vintage Hunter Nutcracker With Duck And Gun$6.99 Ends in 6 hours 1 bid 1 watcher
Easter Celebration Large, Wooden Nut Cracker$6.00 Ends in 7 hours 1 bid 4 watchers
Nutcracker (holzkunst Christian Ulbricht Original) -$5.06 Ends Wednesday 3 bids 17 watchers
Nutcracker (puppeteer) Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht$2.77 Ends Thursday 3 bids 7 watchers
Mini Wooden Soldier Nutcracker - 5" High$2.49 Ends Monday 1 bid 1 watcher
Mini Wooden Soldier Nutcracker - 5" High$2.49 Ends Monday 1 bid 1 watcher
Santa Nutcracker Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht$2.37 Ends Thursday 2 bids 10 watchers
Tree Bark Rustic Nut Cracker Holder Bowl $1.99 Ends in 10 hours 1 bid
Collection Of 5 Old Carved Nutcrackers - Hawaii Estate$1.50 Ends in 5 hours 3 bids 1 watcher
Nutcracker (graduation) Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht$1.36 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 4 watchers
Fisherman Nutcracker (holzkunst Christian Ulbricht) $1.32 Ends Thursday 2 bids 6 watchers
Vintage Polished Steel Dog Nutcracker $0.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 4 watchers
Steinbach Nutcracker (original) - Graf Luckner$0.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 9 watchers
Nutcracker Uncle Sam (holzkunst Original)$0.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 4 watchers
Golfer Nutcracker (holzkunst Christian Ulbricht) $0.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid 2 watchers

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