Steinbach Mrs. Cratchit Nutcracker, Signed or Unsigned

Generations of children have learned the meaning of Christmas with Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Now Steinbach has recreated this wonderful story for you through a special collection of wooden nutcrackers handmade in Germany.The hand-painted Steinbach Mrs. Cratchit Nutcracker is available unsigned or signed by Karla Steinbach. The kind and loving wife of Bob Cratchit is beautifully crafted and featured wearing traditional garb of the period. She carries a tray laced with mistletoe. Hand-crafted from the finest materials Mrs. Cratchit stands 16 inches tall and is part of Steinbach's magnificent series of Christmas Carol nutcrackers. This limited-edition nutcracker is a delightful addition to any collection and is sure to become a family heirloom.The Steinbach nutcracker tradition began centuries ago in the Alpine regions of Germany. In legend the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits and the more elaborate their decorations the stronger their powers. The Steinbach family began producing wood products in 1832. Today Herr Steinbach and his daughter Karla continue the tradition. Steinbach Nutcrackers are timeless family heirlooms to pass down from generation to generation.Each Steinbach Nutcracker is created using eight major processes - from the cutting of the wood to the hand-painting of details - and can involve up to 130 separate procedures. Each hand-crafted Steinbach Nutcracker is made in Germany by the artisans at the renowned Steinbach factory. The history quality detail and superior craftsmanship of Steinbach nutcrackers is unmatched.