The listing, Nutcracker--made in Germany---Christian Ulbricht has ended.
Erzgebirgische Volkskunst
Zeiffner Nu_knackerhaus
Christian Ulbricht GmbH & Co. KG
Echt Handarbeit
German made nutcracker. Pretty cool guy seeks new home. He stands 14.5 inches.
Prices on these guys are pretty high. So this is a going to be a great deal for someone.
Read about their history here:
http://www.ulbricht.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26
This Nutcracker has been in storage for 6 years.
He is in good condition---there is a paint chip on his left hand.
Enjoy