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🎶 Steinbach "King Cole" S1840 – Signed Limited Edition Nutcracker with COA
"Old King Cole was a merry old soul…" — and this Steinbach interpretation does the nursery rhyme legend full justice. The S1840 "King Cole" is a whimsical, richly detailed character nutcracker from Steinbach's beloved storybook series, limited to 10,000 pieces worldwide. This is Nr. 002055.
What elevates this piece above a standard collector's find: it comes with Christian Steinbach's personal signature on the base, inscribed "With Compliments – Christian Steinbach, Creator 1998" — AND includes the official signed authentication card confirming the signature was applied during a personal appearance. A photo of Christian Steinbach in traditional Bavarian dress is also included.
✨ Highlights:
- 🏷️ Brand: Original Steinbach Volkskunst, Germany
- 🔢 Edition: Limited — Nr. 002055 of 10,000
- ✍️ Signed: F. Christian Steinbach, Creator 1998, with signed COA card
- 🎻 Design: Seated King Cole character with hand-painted wooden face, white fur beard, black velvet tricorn hat with gold brocade accent, white/black spotted fur collar, green velvet coat with gold buttons, metallic blue/gold brocade outer garment, red velvet skirt with gold fringe, black boots with silver toe caps — holding a miniature violin and wooden pipe
- 📜 Accessories: Miniature painted violin with strings; wooden pipe; original Steinbach hang tag
- 📸 Extras: Signed COA authentication card + personal photo of Christian Steinbach
- 📦 Box: Original Steinbach GmbH S1840 box included (worn)
- 🇩🇪 Made: Handcrafted in Germany
📦 What's Included:
- Steinbach S1840 "King Cole" nutcracker figure
- Miniature violin and pipe accessories
- Original Steinbach hang tag
- Signed COA authentication card
- Personal photo of Christian Steinbach
- Original box
📋 Condition Notes:
Figure displays in very good condition. Black velvet hat shows some surface lint/fiber fuzz from storage — easily remedied. All fabric, fur, and fringe elements appear intact and full. [CHECK THIS: confirm all violin strings present and pipe is secure.]
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