Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker - Who doesn't know the story of ETA Hoffmann. The nutcracker Uncle Drosselmeyer is looking for a gift for his niece Clara, maybe a little nutcracker?

He is a real king! With the crown on his head and the sash around, he leads his followers into battle, sword in hand.

The little skier is wrapped up warm. The cold winter air conjured up red cheeks.

The ruler of the mouse area has dressed up splendidly and is prepared for his fight against the nutcracker.

The mouse king fished for a delicious piece of cheese. But as king over the mouse realm that is his right. It presents itself splendidly with its golden crown and cape.

Beyond visions of sugarplum fairies and wooden men with white beards, the nutcrackers featured in THE ART AND CHARACTER OF NUTCRACKERS are elegant, sophisticated, rustic pieces of usable art steeped in history and tradition. Beautifully photographed.

This book is a supplement to The Art & Characters of NUTCRACKERS published in 2005. It pictures specimens and makers not included in the first book, those since added to the museum, and others on loan from private collectors.

This book is for the primary reader. Let's pretend it is midnight and we are hiding in a corner of the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum, watching and listening.....for the Nutcracker Lady says that at midnight all the nutcrackers come to life. Let's see what

You will learn about many other kinds of nutcrackers, how they work, and the materials used to make them. You will be amazed and amused at the unusual ways some nuts are cracked. This is a delightful and educational book for older students and adults.

This Football Star is crafted by Christian Ulbricht GmbH (Germany’s premier nutcracker maker) 

Made in Germany by Master Handcraftsman Hanno Junghanel

Made in Germany by Master Handcraftsman Hanno Junghanel

Made in Germany by Master Handcraftsman Hanno Junghanel

This is a wonderful size for those with limited shelf space and makes a great souvenir collectible for your collection. Available only from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.

This Woody Goomsba Nutcracker stands a regal 10 inches tall. He holds a beer mug in one hand and in the other hand he proudly holds a "Leavenworth" shield making him a great collectible for nutcrackers or for a wonderful Leavenworth memorabilia! Made in G

Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker - He looks a bit grumpy, the nutcracker Bayer. His big brown felt hat pulled deep into his forehead, a measure of beer and a pretzel in his hand ... so he looks to see if there is still a shady spot in the beer garden. - Made

Christian Ulbricht/Seiffener Nussknackerhaus - The Bavarian is on a tour in the mountains. He has attached his snack to the walking stick. The big green hat protects him from the sun - made in Germany

Christian Ulbricht - He is a true king! With the crown on his head and the sash around, he leads his followers into battle, sword in hand.

The autumn king shines in the rich, warm colors of autumn. He uses the last warm rays of sunshine to walk through his realm again before the long winter - Made in Germany

At the Oktoberfest with a mug of beer and a radio, we meet the handsome Bavarian. He proudly wears the Gamsbart and his leather pants.

Who doesn't know the story of ETA Hoffmann. The nutcracker Uncle Drosselmeyer has the gift for his niece Clara - a little nutcracker.