German traditional Gifts - handmade wooden art from the Erzgebirge in Germany

Product Information - German Christmas Nutcracker The Swiss Man

This Nutcracker is made by the legendary Steinbach company. For generations Steinbach has brought joy and pleasure to collectors from around the world. The Steinbach Nutcrackers are undoubtedly the most famous ones in the world. Steinbach means highest level of quality and brilliancy in design. Some of the limited editions by Steinbach have increased considerably in value through the years. This Nutcrackers belongs to the BIG series. Please consider that Steinbach products are very popular collectible items that are not stored in warehouses in mass quantities. On some occasions the item will be specially made for you. The regular period before we will be able to ship this product is 1-3 weeks (+ time from us to your home). Depending on the production process at Steinbach this period could be up to 6 weeks. With limited editions it could be possible that the produced number of pieces has reached the limit before we are notified and we are not able to deliver. In this case you will be informed as soon as possible. The size stated is the approximate size of the item. Minor differences are possible.

Nutcracker description by Mr. Steinbach:
One of the most imposing mountains in Switzerland is the Matterhorn. High up on the top is the pinnacle cross with the summit book, in which all those that have conquered this mountain are entered. My aunt Gerda, my mother's sister, who climbed this mountain in her younger years, is designated there as the 20th woman in the world who made it to the summit. From the beautiful mountain village of Zermatt, you have the gigantic crag of the Matterhorn (14,780 feet) right there in front of you. No, I had no confidence in myself now or in my younger years to attempt this climb. I went up to the Gornergrat on the other side of the mountain with a Swiss cable car, where you have a fabulous view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding alpine world. Our Swiss fellow here is sitting somewhat irreverently on the tip of the summit, but the Swiss are after all a mountain people, and for many years, tourists from all over the world, especially from Japan, have been coming here to experience the beautiful Swiss alpine region.

1696