Vintage HB HOFBRAUHAUS Erzgebirgische Nutcracker Bavarian Oktoberfest Beer 10"
The "HB" on certain traditional wooden nutcrackers stands for Hofbräuhaus, the famous Munich beer hall and brewery in Germany. These novelty nutcrackers—typically dressed in Bavarian lederhosen or aprons and holding an "HB" beer stein—were traditionally crafted by folk art woodworkers in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) region of Germany, including historic makers and cooperatives like VEB Holzwaren und Holzkunst (Hodrewa) and Rhonkunst (JoWei), as well as modern traditional brand.