Collection: Christian Ulbricht Nutcrackers, Smokers & Ornaments

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Small scale but perfect. A lot of care and love goes in to making good quality products that will last and last. For the past 90 years this principle has underlined the artistry and workmanship at Christian Ulbricht GmbH & Co.

In 1928, Christian Ulbricht‘s father founded the company „Otto Ulbricht‘s workshop for fine wooden crafts and toys“ in the small town Seiffen, in the heart of the Ore Mountains. His success was built on entrepreneurial skills and a remarkable inventiveness. At the height of his career, Otto Ulbricht was awarded at the World Exhibition in Paris with a gold medal for his children’s room clock designs, and a group of Kurrende singers. 

After World War II and the dispossession of the Communist government resulted in the end of the company in Seiffen, now in the Communist East, Otto Ulbricht and his family were forced to flee to West Germany. It was in the village of Lauingen on the Danube River in Bavaria, that he re-established his Company, and eventually handed over the management to his son Christian Ulbricht in 1968. After Germany was reunited in 1990, Christian Ulbricht bought back his father‘s original company in Seiffen.

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    Assorted incense scents - 24 cones per box 

    From traditional Christmas scents like fir or frankincense to gingerbread and vanilla or other modern mixed scents like Brandy Punch or fruity refreshing summer scents like orange, Knox offers every fragrance your heart desires. 

    The history of the company "Knox Räucherkerzen - Apotheker Hermann Zwetz" goes back to 1865, when Hermann Eduard Zwetz was trained as a pharmacist. In 1877 he took over the Löwen pharmacy not far from Halle and produced the first incense candles there.

    Incense candles were initially produced mainly in pharmacies or drugstores and were sold as disinfectants or medicines because of their air-purifying effect. "Therapeutic smoking" was a well-known term in 18th century medicine, but smoking with aromatic substances can also be found in much older cultures as a cleansing, healing or mystical element. In addition, the image of ascending smoke is associated with the cozy warmth of a fireplace or the minutes of relaxation when smoking a pipe in the evening.

    Due to the increasing sales of wood turned Smoker figurines, the demand for incense candles also rose steadily in the 20th century, so Herrmann Zwetz sold the pharmacy 10 years later and in 1888 acquired a plot of land for his future "smoking agent and glow material factory", in order to devote himself entirely to the production of incense. In 1919, pharmacist Carl Bayer succeeded him as owner of the company for another generation. In 1952, Erich Koch - who also registered today's brand name Knox in 1958 - bought the smoking agent factory and moved to Mohorn-Grund, where "Knox Incense Candles" is still located today. The idyllic village with many beautiful half-timbered buildings is nestled in the romantic hills of the Tharandt Forest and is a popular local recreation destination. In 1997 a modern, new production facility was built, which also includes a museum on the history of the company "Knox/Apotheker Hermann Zwetz" and on the smoking tradition, as well as a sales room and a craft workshop.

    For many decades, the name Knox has stood for the highest of quality in the field of smoking candles and other smoking agents. The selection is almost limitless, and the scent inventors at Knox always create new fragrances, often oriented to the spirit of the time. The "basic recipe", consisting of high-quality charcoal, saltpetre and various binding agents, is processed into a dough and varied by all sorts of finely chopped resins, herbs or scented oils to a wide variety of scent experiences. Naturally, the quality and purity of the raw materials used are carefully taken into account.

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    Christian Ulbricht hanging ornament - Santa dwarf holding a sack with toys - made in Germany - 5"H x 2"W x 2"D

    A traditional German Christmas-tree requires traditional handmade Erzgebirge ornaments. They are handmade, made out of wood and are also designed with love - as the Erzgebirge items always are. Original Erzgebirge Christmas-ornaments are made by traditional Erzgebirge-workshops like Christian Ulbricht, Müller Kleinkunst and other famous Erzgebirge-workshops.

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    Christian Ulbricht hanging ornament - flying angel with a book - Made in Germany. - 1"H x 1"W x 1.75"D

    A traditional German Christmas-tree requires traditional handmade Erzgebirge ornaments. They are handmade, made out of wood and are also designed with love - as the Erzgebirge items always are. Original Erzgebirge Christmas-ornaments are made by traditional Erzgebirge-workshops like Christian Ulbricht, Müller Kleinkunst and other famous Erzgebirge-workshops.

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    This assortment of 6 music box (non musical) ornaments will make your tree very special. Each one is different. Red ~ Nutcracker orSanta  White ~ Santa or Snowman Blue ~ Santa or Snowman  Made in Germany. - 3"H x 2.25"W x 2.25"D

    A traditional German Christmas-tree requires traditional handmade Erzgebirge ornaments. They are handmade, made out of wood and are also designed with love - as the Erzgebirge items always are. Original Erzgebirge Christmas-ornaments are made by traditional Erzgebirge-workshops like Christian Ulbricht, Müller Kleinkunst and other famous Erzgebirge-workshops.

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    Christian Ulbricht hanging ornament - Cuckoo clock in natural wood finish - made in Germany 2.5"H x 1"W x 2.75"D
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    Capture the holiday magic with this exquisite Christian Ulbricht Ornament! 🎄 This German-made gem features a charming white and gold tree adorned with a friendly snowman. ⛄️ Compact at 3.5"H x 3.25"W x 1"D, it's the perfect addition to your festive decor. Bring a touch of German craftsmanship to your tree this season! 🎁✨
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