59-pc COLLECTION of CHRISTIAN ULBRICHT, STEINBACH & others GERMAN NUTCRACKERS

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59-pc COLLECTION of CHRISTIAN ULBRICHT, STEINBACH & others GERMAN NUTCRACKERS:
$5000.00

***UPON REQUEST, I'LL CONSIDER REASONABLE OFFERS TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL PIECES OF THIS COLLECTION***
Considering the size of this collection, the packaging requirements and the risks inherent to commercial shipping, this listing is available for LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY.
For the serious collector.
Offered here is a collection of 59 nutcrackers, smokers and music boxes, all hand-crafted in Germany by Christian Ulbricht, Steinbach, Zuber and Richard Glasser. These pieces were purchased by seller, beginning in the mid to late 80's, until approximately 2018, from prestigious retailers like Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Macy's and many other small reputable Christmas specialty shops. Some are limited editions and marked and/or signed accordingly.

Many of these nutcrackers are impossible to find anywhere and,when they are, their prices at online selling platforms, retailers andresellers' sites, are often double, triple and more than the individualaverage price of the pieces in this collection, at the set price of $5,000.Some of these nutcrackers are so rare that they sell for $500, $1k-$3k and much more individually.

Condition: Excellent pre-owned condition. Just as purchased. Only displayed (in small numbers) for about 3-4 weeks during 2-3 Christmas seasons and then carefully stored. Extremely well cared for. Comes from non-smoking, non-pet, non-children Environment.
Each of the 12 collage-photos posted shows 5 different nutcrackers, numbered (1-5, 6-10, etc.) in clockwise order, from top left, as follows.
Top left - Pic #1Top right - Pic #2Center right - Pic #3Bottom right - Pic #4Bottom left - Pic #5
The particulars of each item is detailed in the following list:
PIC ID DESCRIPTION MAKER TYPE Made In LTD ED SIGNED 1 Toy Maker Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 2 Wine Maker Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 3 Gardener Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 4 Benjamin Franklin Steinbach Nutcracker Germany Y 5 Sherlock Holmes Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 6 Mrs Santa Claus Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany Y 7 Queen Guenevere Steinbach Nutcracker Germany Y Y 8 Santa Claus Christian Ulbricht Smoker Germany 9 Philosopher Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 10 Baker Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 11 Mountaneer Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 12 Noah Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 13 Boy Scout Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 14 Tom Sawyer Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 15 Clara with Nutcracker Toy Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 16 Grandma on Rocking Chair Steinbach Music Box Germany 17 Grandpa on Rocking Chair Steinbach Music Box Germany 18 Watchmaker Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 19 Christopher Columbus Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 20 Winged Blond Angel with Christmas Garland Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 21 Cupid Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 22 Puppeteer Pirate Steinbach Music Box Germany Y Y 23 Shoemaker Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 24 Puppeteer Pianist Steinbach Music Box Germany 25 Aviator Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 26 Pizza Maker Zuber Nutcracker Germany Y 27 Shepherd Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 28 Herr Doctor Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 29 Bagpipe Player Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 30 Clown Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 31 Bill The Biker Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 32 Moses Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 33 Jester Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 34 Cheese Maker Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 35 Puppeteer Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 36 Scarecrow Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 37 Teacher (Female) Christian Ulbricht Smoker Germany 38 Aladin Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany Y 39 Firefighter Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 40 Phantom of the Opera Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 41 Prince/King Richard Glasser Nutcracker Germany 42 Little Red Riding Hood Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 43 Toymaker Richard Glasser Nutcracker Germany 44 * Lone Wolf (Indian in Canoe) Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany Y 45 Uncle Sam Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 46 Bavarian Beer Drinker Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 47 Pottery Vendor with Cart Steinbach Music Box Germany 48 Dancing Leprechaun Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 49 Popcorn Maker Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 50 Santa's Ark Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany Y 51 Santa with Candy Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany Y 52 Santa Claus with Toys Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 53 Santa Claus at Chimney Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany Y 54 Father Time Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 55 Elf with Toys and Candies Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany Y 56 Father Christmas Steinbach Nutcracker Germany 57 Snowman Christian Ulbricht Nutcracker Germany 58 Dwarf Gingerbread Vendor Christian Ulbricht Smoker Germany 59 Christmas Dwarf with Bell & Lantern Christian Ulbricht Smoker Germany 60 Dwarf Nutcracker Maker Christian Ulbricht Smoker Germany
* Not available; not included in this offer
Please refer to the pictures posted and feel free to email me if you have any questions. The limitations in the number of photos for each listing allowedby , dictated the need to create the 12 collages posted. However, in preparation for this sale offering, Itook more than 300 pictures in total, including 4 pictures of each nutcracker (front, side, back and side), which I'll be delighted to provide upon request.
SOLD in "AS IS" condition.
I reside in the New York Metropolitan area,across Manhattan, on the New Jersey side of Hudson River, with very easy roadaccess. Local Pick Up is available 7 days a week during daytime hours but, preferably Mon-Fri, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Items are carefully stored in 9 oversized bins/boxes.Seller is not responsible for transportation arrangements anddoes not assume any risks related to the transportation of the items to its finaldestination.