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Vintage Holiday Wooden Nutcracker Lot: Clara with Mini Toy & Gentleman Dandy

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Canal Wnchstr, Ohio, US

Item Details Clara Figure: Whimsical wooden depiction of Clara from The Nutcracker Suite ballet. Clara Design Elements: Features long blonde synthetic curls tied with blue ribbons, a hand-painted white dress with lace collar and cuffs, a red bodice piece, and an integral miniature toy soldier held in her hands. Base Details: Set upon a natural…

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Canal Wnchstr, Ohio, United States (US)

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Item Details
Clara Figure: Whimsical wooden depiction of Clara from The Nutcracker Suite ballet.
Clara Design Elements: Features long blonde synthetic curls tied with blue ribbons, a hand-painted white dress with lace collar and cuffs, a red bodice piece, and an integral miniature toy soldier held in her hands.
Base Details: Set upon a natural finish light pine wood pedestal adorned with tiny wrapped gift boxes and a stamped "Merry Christmas" greeting emblem.
Gentleman Figure: Traditional vintage-style wooden dandy or chimney sweep nutcracker character.
Gentleman Design Elements: Styled with a tall gloss-black top hat trimmed with a magenta satin ribbon and a red faux flower bloom, gray faux fur hair/beard accents, a painted black coat, and a vibrant green square base platform.
Materials: Painted lathed wood, textile fabric elements, composite trim, and faux hair accents.
Condition Report
Clara Nutcracker: Excellent seasonal display condition; white fabric dress sections remain clean and bright. Face paint details are crisp, and the rear lever opens the mouth mechanism smoothly.
Gentleman Nutcracker: Sturdy vintage shape; operating lever functions properly. Gloss surfaces show only light edge rubbing from storage, and the faux fur trim is completely intact.