Steinbach Gingerbreadbaker S1691 Signed 19.5\" 2001 Club Member Germany w/ Box For Sale

🎄🍪 Fresh From the Oven — A Signed Steinbach Masterpiece! 🍪🎄

Presenting the Original Steinbach \"Gingerbreadbaker\" Nutcracker (S1691) — a stunning 19.5-inch hand-crafted German collectible personally hand-signed by Christian Steinbach on the base, dated Creator 2001, with production number 347/BHHF confirming Hohenhameln factory origin.

🎨 Character & Design
The Gingerbreadbaker stands in full Bavarian baker finery: pale blue and white puffed costume with intricate folk art ribbon trim featuring edelweiss and heart motifs on the hat band, apron, and suspenders. His tall chef\'s toque is white with blue shading and a faceted crystal accent. A rich dark faux fur collar and beard frame his rosy-cheeked painted face.

The show-stopping centerpiece is his miniature baking station:

• A gingerbread house with candy cane trim, textured white snow roof, and red chimney
• Red heart-decorated gingerbread cookies on the table surface
• Almond-topped Lebkuchen figures in classic shapes
• Two hanging heart ornaments on red cord — painted as Bavarian Lebkuchen hearts with nut details
• A wooden rolling pin in his right hand
• Table edged in white lace trim

📋 Key Details

• Maker: Steinbach GmbH — Hohenhameln, Germany (BHHF = Betrieb Hohenhameln Holzfabrik)
• Item #: S1691 | UPC: 086131-421099
• Height: 19.5 inches
• Signed: Christian Steinbach — blue marker, in-person signing (\"11 of 13\" batch)
• Base: \"Be Twice Happy\" | Production 347/BHHF | Creator 2001 | Steinbach Volkskunst stamp | Steinbach Präsent Hohenhameln sticker | Red crown 2001 stamp
• Original Retail: $245.00

📦 What\'s Included

• Steinbach \"Gingerbreadbaker\" nutcracker (S1691), 19.5\"
• Miniature gingerbread house accessory
• Baking table with lace trim and cookie decorations
• Two hanging Lebkuchen heart ornaments on red cord
• Wooden rolling pin
• Original Steinbach GmbH shipping box

⚠️ Condition Notes
Very good used condition. All accessories intact. No cracks, chips, or damage to figure or accessories. Box has shelf wear and signing-order label. Signature bold and fully legible on base.

🌟 One of Steinbach\'s most elaborately accessorized designs — the layered gingerbread table detail combined with a confirmed Christian Steinbach in-person signature makes this an exceptional collectible for serious German folk art enthusiasts.

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