FREDERICK AUGUSTUS I (1694-1733), called "Augustus the Strong" 
ruled the sate of Saxony and Poland, and during his era was 
responsible for encouraging the development of Dresden China 
and introducing the Gregorian calendar.

Seiffen, and the Erzgebirge region lie within the state of 
Saxony, in former East Germany near the Czech border.

Read more about the History of Saxony.

This traditional German nutcracker was manufactured by the 
Erzgebirgische firm, KWO. 

Made in Olbernhau, Germany
11-3/4 inches - 30,0 cm