Vintage 11" Erzgebirge Knight Nutcracker - VEB Hodrewa Rothenthal (DDR)

Description

View Vintage 11" Erzgebirge Knight Nutcracker - VEB Hodrewa Rothenthal (DDR) with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. **Title:** Vintage 11" Erzgebirge Knight Nutcracker - VEB Hodrewa Rothenthal (DDR East Germany) - Very Well Preserved - Unused Condition with Shield & Lance **Description:** Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible **vintage 11-inch German Knight ("Ritter") nutcracker**, handcrafted in the legendary Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) region by the state-owned enterprise **VEB Holz- und Drechslerwaren Rothenthal** during the East German (DDR) era. The base clearly features the original authentic purple factory ink stamp. This particular piece is a collector's dream because it is in **Almost pristine, flawless, unused vintage condition**. Unlike most vintage nutcrackers, this piece has spent its entire life strictly as a safe display collectible and has **never been used to crack a single nut**. **Key Details & Features:** * **Condition:** Exceptional vintage state. The lacquer paint across the face, mustache, eyes, legs, and lever mechanism is incredibly vibrant with practically no chipping, fading, or wear. * **Flawless Mechanism:** The interior of the mouth and the painted wooden teeth are entirely clean, free of the indentations, wood cracking, or scrape marks that usually happen when these items are used. * **100% Complete:** Retains all of its original, delicate accessories which are frequently lost over time. This includes the wooden lance with its red-and-white fabric flag, the prominent "Deutschland" shield featuring the German Federal Eagle (Bundesadler), and the original orange-and-white feathered helmet plume. * **Hair & Beard:** The dark faux-fur hair and beard are full, clean, and perfectly intact. * **Height:** Approximately 11 inches from the bottom of the green base to the top of the helmet block. This is a beautiful, investment-grade example of traditional mid-century German folk art that will make a fantastic addition to any holiday display or vintage toy collection. **Shipping & Handling:** Packaged with extreme care using specialized structural cushioning to ensure the fragile shield, lance, and flag arrive in perfect condition. Ships fully insured from a smoke-free home. Please review the high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details. Condition: Used. Category: Home & Garden › Holiday & Seasonal Décor › Nutcrackers. Brand: VEB Hodrewa Rothenthal.

Brand

VEB Hodrewa Rothenthal

Type

Nutcracker

Department

Adults

Character

Nutcracker

Occasion

Christmas

Color

Gray, Green, Red, White, Black

Theme

Christmas

Features

Hand Painted

Material

Wood, Faux Fur, Feather

Set Includes

Nutcracker

Number of Items

1

Country of Origin

Germany