Blue Coat Soldier Nutcracker Glass Ornament

Nutcrackers were first carved by commoners as a joke because it was considered fun to make a little wooden king or soldier do the menial work of cracking the tough nuts. Today, nutcrackers are often associated with the Christmas holidays due to their whimsical nature and the very popular Nutcracker Suite Ballet

• Each glass ornament is mouth-blown into finely carved molds
• A solution of hot liquid silver is added for exceptional color and vibrance
• Ornaments are then hand-painted and hand-glittered for a fine finish
• 5.75 X 2 X 1.5 (HxLxW)