STEINBACH GERMAN HANDMADE WOODEN NUTCRACKER "CHUBBY LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD" (S1397 - NIB)

An enchanting, authentic German wooden nutcracker from the celebrated workshops of Steinbach (Model #S 1397).

Part of Steinbach's beloved Fairy Tale Collection inspired by the Brothers Grimm, "Chubby Little Red Riding Hood" (Rotkäppchen) stands 11.5 inches tall. Mastercrafted in Germany from solid turned hardwood, she is dressed in her iconic crimson velvet hooded cape over a hand-painted dress and floral apron. She carries her miniature woven wicker basket filled with treats for grandmother and features a fully operational wooden lever mechanism on the reverse. Complete with her original factory presentation box.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Brand: Steinbach GmbH (Vereinigte Werkstätten Deutscher Volkskunst)

• Series: Chubby Nutcracker / Fairy Tale Collection

• Character: "Little Red Riding Hood" (S 1397)

• Material: Solid hand-carved hardwood, rich velvet cape, and fabric accents

• Origin: Handmade in Germany (Hohenhameln & Erzgebirge)

• Hallmarks: Official Steinbach stamp on the underside of the wooden base.

• Packaging: Includes original factory Steinbach box.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

• Height: Approximately 11.5 inches (29.0 cm)

• Base Footprint: Approximately 5.5 x 5.0 inches

• Weight: Solid wood (approx. 2.0 lbs unboxed)

CONDITION REPORT

• Condition: New in Box (NIB).

• Nutcracker: Flawless, mint, and unused. Paint is vibrant with zero chipping, paint loss, or fading. Velvet cape and braided hair are clean and pristine. Working lever mechanism operates smoothly.

• Box: Original factory box clean and structurally solid with light cosmetic shelf storage handling.

PACKAGING & SHIPPING

• Professional Collector Packing: The wooden figure is cushioned in acid-free tissue inside its original box, bubble-wrapped, and shipped inside a heavy-duty outer shipping carton surrounded by dense void fill to protect the delicate basket and cape.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day from Rockville Centre, NY via USPS Priority Mail or Ground Advantage with tracking and full postal insurance included.

• International Buyers: Eligible orders ship securely via eBay International Shipping.