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CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS Noah’s Ark A toy and storage facility for our ring-turned figures. The basic collection contains 36 animals as well as Noah and his wife. Ring-turned animals have been made in the unique technique of ring-turning for generations. To obtain the beautiful toy animals, the ring-turner (Reifendreher) turns precise grooves out of a ring of moist fir wood. Next, the raw shapes of the figures are cut off the wooden ring in slices using a hammer and a knife. Only then does the figure, or the partial figure, reveal its typical profile. The toy maker’s skilled hands carve the animal’s final shape and carefully paint it. We make various ring-turned animals and are constantly expanding our range of figures. All of the animals feel perfectly at home either in the toy ark or display case ark. Exotic animals such as elephants, camels, giraffes and tigers have been ring-turned in just the same way as farm and forest animals from the ring-turner’s home region, the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) in south-eastern Germany. These wooden but nevertheless lively figures are complemented by trees and human figures. You can put the animals together in groups, like a flock of sheep with a shepherd and watchdog, neighbour- hood scenes, or whole zoos. Old factory pattern books have been carefully preserved by trading houses as references and are now a rich source of information about the vivid fantasy of Seiffen’s ring-turners and toy-makers in crafting a wide range of figures and animals. Large and small figures from our workshop in the hands of many children and collectors demonstrate how we are keeping the tradition of ring-turning alive. Reifendrehwerk Christian Werner · An der Binge 5 · D-09548 Kurort Seiffen · Germany Established 1 January 1985 Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 Fax +49(0)373 62/17161 [email protected]

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CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS

Noah’s Ark

A toy and storage facility for our ring-turned figures. The basic collection contains 36 animals as well as Noah and his wife.

Ring-turned animals have been made in the unique technique of

ring-turning for generations. To obtain the beautiful toy animals,

the ring-turner (Reifendreher) turns precise grooves out of a ring

of moist fir wood. Next, the raw shapes of the figures are cut off

the wooden ring in slices using a hammer and a knife. Only then

does the figure, or the partial figure, reveal its typical profile.

The toy maker’s skilled hands carve the animal’s final shape and

carefully paint it. We make various ring-turned animals

and are constantly expanding our range of figures. All

of the animals feel perfectly at home either in the toy

ark or display case ark.

Exotic animals such as elephants, camels, giraffes

and tigers have been ring-turned in just the

same way as farm and forest animals from the

ring-turner’s home region, the Erzgebirge

(Ore Mountains) in south-eastern Germany.

These wooden but nevertheless lively figures are complemented

by trees and human figures. You can put the animals together in

groups, like a flock of sheep with a

shepherd and watchdog, neighbour-

hood scenes, or whole zoos.

Old factory pattern books have been

carefully preserved by trading houses as

references and are now a rich source of

information about the vivid fantasy of Seiffen’s

ring-turners and toy-makers in crafting a

wide range of figures and animals. Large and

small figures from our workshop in the hands of many children

and collectors demonstrate how we are keeping the tradition of

ring-turning alive.

Reifendrehwerk Christian Werner · An der Binge 5 · D-09548 Kurort Seiffen · GermanyEstablished 1 January 1985

Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59Fax +49(0)3 73 62/[email protected]

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2 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 25 April 1985

CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS

The Ark with a

basic collection of

size 4 animals

consists of 18 pairs

of animals as well

as Noah and his

wife. The size 4

animals are simple

figures - with the

individual figures

showing only a

few details. The

ring-turner’s

capability to turn

the fir-ring into

nearly any animal

shape can be seen

more clearly in the

larger figures.

Animals from the

basic collection

are also available

separately (see

below). The ark

itself (article 0001)

can also be pur-

chased separately,

allowing you to

populate it as you

wish. The family of

ring-turned

animals can be

expanded

subsequently by

buying additional

collections.

Noah’s Ark with basic collection of size 4 animals and a rainbow *

0100

Individual animals . size 8 *

(basic collection)

Noah0073

Horse 0801

Cow 0802

Sheep 0803

Goat 0804

German shepherd

dog 0805

Donkey 0806

Pig 0807

Small dog 0808

Camel 0809

(from left to right)

Elephant 0810

Giraffe 0811

Polar bear 0812

Mountain goat 0813

Black chicken 0814

White chicken 0815

Duck 0816

Goose 0817

Dove 0818

(from left to right)

Wife0074

* Photos: Seidelwww.seidel-fotodesign.de

* Photos: S+M Rümmlerwww.ruemmlerfotografie.de

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2.1Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 594 August 1993

Additional collection 1 . size 40200

The Additional size 4 collection 1 for the ark contains one pair each of dachshund,

hippos, tigers, patas monkeys, eagle owls and black widows (from left to right).

Dachshund 0819

Hippopotamus 0820

Tiger 0821

Patas monkey0822

Eagle owl 0823

Black widow 0824

(from left to right)

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2.2 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 591994

Additional collection 2 . size 40210

This collection contains one pair each of working horses, brown bears, okapis, rabbits,

white storks and cats (from left to right).

Working horse 0825

Brown bear 0826

Okapi 0827

Rabbit 0828

White stork 0829

Cat 0830

(from left to right)

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2.3 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 591999

Additional collection 3 . size 40220

The collection shown contains one pair each of elks (one male and one female), rhinos,

zebras, foxes, white-headed sea eagles and kiwis (from left to right).

Elk 0831

Rhinoceros 0832

Zebra 0833

Fox 0834

White-headed sea eagle 0835

Kiwi 0836

(from left to right)

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2.4 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 592002

Additional collection 4 . size 40230

The fourth additional collection contains one pair each of lions, pandas (one male and one

female per pair), gnu, otters, guinea fowl and Colorado beetles (shown from left to right).

Lion 0837

Panda 0838

Gnu 0839

Otter 0840

Guinea fowl 0841

Colorado beetle 0842

(from left to right)

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2.5 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59February 2006

Additional collection 5 . size 40240

This collection contains one pair each of red deer, roe deer, wild boars, penguins, wood mice

and squirrels (from left to right).

Red deer 0843

Roe deer 0844

Wild boar 0845

Penguin 0846

Wood mouse 0847

Squirrel 0848

(from left to right)

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2.6Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 · www.werner-seiffen.de2010

Additional collection 6. Size 40250

The Additional size 4 collection 6 for the ark contains one pair each of chamois, snake,

capercaillie, wolf, beaver and mole (from left to right).

Chamois 0849,Snake 0850,Capercaillie 0851,Wolf 0852,Beaver 0853 undMole 0854,(from left to right)

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CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS

Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 5919 November1990

Display case ark including 60 ring-turned animals (glued in place) and natural material decoration0101

The display case ark is an ideal home for collectors’ animals. It is ideal for expanding as well as for decorating with natural materials.

You can, of course, also purchase each animal and figure individually. 11 June 1996

Farmyard animals 1 . size 4 *

3000 in a chip wood box

The animals in every collection are carefully packed in a chip wood box and stuffed with wood wool, allowing them to be kept safe and

sound until happy children set eyes on them.

Farmyard animals 2 . size 4 *

3016 in a chip wood boxFowl . size 4 *

3002 in a chip wood box

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CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS

4 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 23 November1990

Zoo animals 1 in a chip wood box *

3001

Single sheep in various positions.1080 - 1086 (from left to right)

Standing 1080, walking 1081, eating 1082, sitting 1083, lying 1084, looking left 1085, lamb 1086

shepherd3400

sheepdog Kuvasz1079

Walking herd of sheep in a chip wood box3003

The movements of each individual sheep requires great crafting skills, both in turning

and carving, in order to work the walking herd out of the wood in as animate a way

as possible.

Zoo animals 2 in a chip wood box3017

Small herd of sheep in a chip wood box3004

Shepherd, sheepdog, four sheep, one lamb and

two trees constitute a handsome ensemble of

our work.

The five collections of ring-turned animals figures shown here are just a small selection from the wide range of size 4 animals that are

available for you to choose and pack into a spruce chipwood box.

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4.1Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59January 2006

Large standing Ark Mountain (LxWxH 70x35x32 cm) shown with animals and the ark *

0022

A large number of turned animals

have joined our ark over the years.

The beautiful pairs of animals

standing on stone terraces are real

eye-catchers. Presenting them in

such a setting helps convey the joy

and optimism people and animals

alike must have felt as they left the

cramped ark and ventured out into

God’s covenant under the rainbow.

The hubbub of various animals on

mount Ararat will inspire you with

new ideas for games to play.

Small standing Ark Mountain (LxWxH 59x30x29 cm) shown with animals and the ark *

0021

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CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS

4.2 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 January 2006

Hanging Ark Mountain (LxWxH 76x29x38 cm) shown with the basic collection and five additional collections *

0023

These Ark Mountains are delivered with a rainbow but withoutanimals. They are suitable for Ark 0100 * and all size 4 animals.

Single terraces * for expanding from two to five additional collections (36 animals)

The Ark Mountains are made of light wood parts that are joined

together. Ark No. 0100 fits snugly under the rainbow and all

size 4 animals are suitable for inhabiting the mountains. If you

would like them to be glued in place on the mountain, our

workshop would be happy to do this for you (using your own

animals if you wish). Individual terraces can be added to

standing Ark Mountains to make room for more animals later,

if you run out of space.

0023

Ark Mountain for the basic collection and five additional collections

0022

Ark Mountain for the basic collection and five additional collections

0021

Ark Mountain for the basic collection and two additional collections

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5Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 591 March1994

Walking herd of mixed cows3009

This mixed herd offers a good view of the whole range of cows we make.

It brings together cows from size 5 collections, a cowherd, his dog and a group of small coloured chip trees.

Walking herd of brown cows3006

Walking herd of black and white cows3008

Walking herd of brown and white cows3007

The great level of detail

and variety of colour

make the cows very spe-

cial figures from the

ring-turner’s workshop.

Turning, carving and

painting these animals in

such a fine and natural

way demands a high degree of craftsmanship. An

outstanding example is the cow licking which is part of

the walking herd. Never before in the long history of

ring-turning in the Erzgebirge have such cows been

made since making it requires a high degree of skill

because of the animal’s tricky pose. We are therefore

thrilled to present it as one of our collection of

ring-turned animals.

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6 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 1 March1994

Small herd of brown cows3010

Small herd of black and white cows3012

Single cows . size 5

1141 - 1154

eating 1146, lying 1152, standing with bell 1141, mooing 1154, big calf 1150, small calf 1149, walking with bell 1142, eating (front legs still)

1147, walking 1143, eating with bell 1145 (shown from left to right)

The black and white cows shown here are about 40 mm tall and are also available in brown or brown and white.

Herdsman3401

(Both figures without trees)

Bernese cattle dog1100

The cowherd and

his dog are just the

right companions

for our ring-turned

animals.

Small herd of brown and white cows3011

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CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS

7Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 5913 June 1994

Single animals from the basic collection . size 8 *

Horse 1901, cow 1902, sheep 1903, cat 1904, pig 1905, dog 1906 (from left to right)

More single animals from the basic collection can be found on page 8.

Solid spruce toy Ark with basic collection in size 8 * (LxWxH 50x19x34 cm)0150

The basic collection for the toy ark consists of 12 pairs of ring-turned animals

(horses, cows, sheep, cats, pigs, dogs, dromedaries, elephants, giraffes, brown bears, chicken and cockerel, doves).

Toy Ark without animals 0051 - Original form developed in October 1997, new form introduced on 10 February 2006

Wife0081

Noah0080

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8 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 13 June 1994

More single animals (page 7 continued) in the basic collection . size 8

Dromedary 1907, male elephant 1908m, female elephant 1908w, giraffe 1909, brown bear 1910, bantam 1911w, bantam rooster 1911m,

dove 1912 (from left to right)

Toy ark . size 8 . at play with additional animals *

0150

This illustration shows just a few of the many things you can do with your toy ark such as opening the doors, removing the roof or opening the side of the hull. Smaller animals can climb into the ark via the retractable gangplank and larger animals can walk into the arkon an extendable bridge - allowing them to escape the flood and rescue their species from the rising waters. As you can see, you can addmany more size 8 animals to supplement the basic collection.

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9Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 591997

Farmyard animals 1 painted . size 8 *

3005

Farmyard animals 1 plain . size 8 *

3015 4th October 1994

Farmyard animals 2 painted . size 8 *

3013Farmyard animals 2 plain . size 8 *

3014

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10 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59

Zoo animals 1 painted . size 8 *

3022

Zoo animals 1 plain . size 8 *

3023

Put together your own collection from the full range of size 8 animals. 1994

The history of the chip wood box is

closely linked to toy making in the

Erzgebirge. When looking for a simple

but sturdy box for their ring-turned

animals and figures, the toy makers

found the chip wood box was the ideal

solution. Originally, they were made by

drawing off wide sheets of wood by

hand or using a large water-driven

slicer. To turn these sheets into boxes,

they were than cut and shaped. Some

were also richly decorated. We prefer to

use fir to make the oval or round chip

wood boxes we currently use.

Chip wood boxes3300 - 3307

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10.1Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 592002

Pull-along animals *

These pull-along animals

demonstrate a harmony

between the wooden body of

the ring-turned animal and

the thin slice of wood it is

affixed to. The animals are

affixed using nails so that

the pleasure of playing will

not be spoilt by things falling

apart. The wheels are made

of terracotta (which makes a

sound while going along)

with an irregular surface

and are painted in such a

way as to make the animal's

motion visible to further

enhance the child’s

enthusiasm and pleasure

while playing.

All size 8 ring-turned animals are also available as small pull-along toys. *

Pull-along animals *

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10.2 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59

Garden of Eden (33 pieces) *

3019Adam, Eve with the apple and the apple tree with the snake (3 pieces) *

3020 26 November 1997

The Bremen Town Musicians * 19973021

Rider on a little rocking horse 05 *

3031

The snake is looking temptingly from among the leaves of the apple tree

into the perfect community of man and animals. This Garden of Eden

collection of size 4 animals allows you to bring to life the scene shown

here as well as many other scenes. In time, you can enlarge this collection

by adding more ring-turned animals individually or as whole collections,

making your collection grow into a true paradise.

Rider on a rocking horse 04 *

3030

50

mm

140

mm

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10.3Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59December2004

Small herd of Frisian sheep, painted *

3024Shepherd *

3402Sheepdog Wastel *

2500

Walking herd of Frisian sheep, painted *

3027

Single Frisian sheep *

painted

with wool effect

standing*,2501

2511

walking*,2502

2512

roaming*,2503

2513

eating*,2504

2514

sitting*,2505

2515

lying*,2506

2516

lamb eating*,2507

2517

lamb lying*,2508

2518

All human and animal figures, whatever the size, are

in perfect proportion to each other. This also applies

to the size 8 flock of Frisian sheep with a shepherd,

who is 8 cm tall. This is the first human figure not

made by turned pieces being joined

together (as has been done for

centuries), but by being ring-

turned and cut from the ring

in one piece. He thus fits

perfectly into the big

family of sheep - not only

because of his calm and

uncomplaining nature but

also because of the way

he was crafted.

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10.4 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 2004

Small herd of Frisian sheep with wool effect *

3025

Wood fibre tree*

ColouredPlain

15 cm*,3804 3805

11 cm *,38023803

7 cm *,38003801

Pack donkey*,2509

Shepherd*,3402

Sheepdog Wastel*,2500

A great peace surrounds the shepherd as he wanders

about the countryside accompanied by his donkey,

his herd of sheep and his dog. It was a peaceful

atmosphere like this, in pleasant company far from

the hustle and bustle of city life that enabled the

maker to create this herd of sheep and give it not only

shape and colour, but also a soul. Occasionally you

may find minor defects in amongst the multitude of

sheep.

However, you

will certainly

also discover

the ring-

turner’s love

for his craft

where every

piece is truly

unique.

Walking herd of Frisian sheep with wool effect *

3028

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10.5 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 · www.werner-seiffen.de2008

based on a say, after which a donkey poops gold - Goldgeschrey means the cry for gold3052

Easter bunny3052

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delayed congratulator

3050

Addi

2540

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11 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 5930 November1993

The following can be made into a Christmas pyramid: Candle pyramid 6001 and natural wooden fan 6151

The heat that rises from the burning candles causes the fan to turn setting the whole pyramid in motion. In subdued lighting you can then

observe a unique play of light and shadow. Through its construction and rich adornment with ring-turned animals and figures, this candle

pyramid offers the perfect insight into Seiffen’s living folk art tradition - no matter whether you choose the painted pyramid or the natural

one.

o 5

80

mm

o 540 mm

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12 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 1993

Natural 3-tier candle pyramid

(top left)6001

First and second tier of the natural candle pyramid

(top right)6005

One tier of the candle pyramid

(bottom left)6003

The candle pyramid may either be placed on a firm and level

surface or hung from the ceiling. Either way - it is always an

impressive eye-catcher both at home and as part of a collection.

If hung, the stand is replaced by a turned ball.

More tiers can be added to any of the candle pyramids (up to six

maximum). They are secured with sturdy connectors hidden in the

central column. The complete 3-tier candle pyramid is about 64 cm

high and 40 cm wide.

Each package includes a list of parts for extending the pyramid and

assembly instructions to make erecting it quick and simple.

Depending on the

season, individual

decorations can be

hung from a gold-

plated (18 carat)

steel ring under

each tier. The photos

here show the basic

form of decoration -

with wooden bells.

*

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12.1 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 591993

Various natural materials turn even a

small candelabrum into a truly

personal and unique work of art.

Painted 3-tier hanging candle pyramid

6000

Each part of the candle pyramid may be ordered

separately. This allows you to apply your creativity to

decorating the pyramid.

However, the parts may also be used to substitute

others or to extend the pyramid. There are no limits

to your creativity thanks to the wide range of ring-

turned animals available and the impressive hand-

crafted construction of the candle pyramid.

July 1999

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Candle holder

(can be attached to any of the tiers)

Central column segment (threaded)

can be arranged as you wish.

Fan top for

hanging with

bearing

Fan top for

standing without

bearing

Hanging painted 3-tier candle pyramid

6000, fan with wooden blades 6150 and

bearing 6152. Together, these items make

up a hanging candle pyramid.

The special mechanism that sets the whole

candelabrum into motion gives you a

multitude of different views of the pyramid,

fascinating collectors and craftsmen alike.

The hot air rising from the candles causes

the fan and thus the tiers of the pyramid to

turn. The position of the fan blades

determines the speed of movement as does

the number of candles.

(You can, of course, add more candle

holders.) Wooden fan6150

o 7

40

mm

o 540 mm

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4-tier painted candle pyramid 6006 with wooden fan 6154

o 9

00

mm

o 650 mm

o 560 mm

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Fixing the big fir tree on top of the

central column *

Fourth tier detail *

Fourth tier of natural standing candle pyramid *

Standing 4-tier candle pyramid

6007 with wooden fan 6155 and

complete central column 6178 *

The prototype of the candle

pyramid, which can consist of up to

six tiers, was constructed in 1993.

Now, following the completion of a

new range of forest animals, we are

pleased to present the fourth tier.

Good old-fashioned handicraft and

finest winter fir were needed to

produce these animals – ring-

turned figures in an entirely new

form. Thanks to the variety of the

craft, we were also able to make fir

trees that harmonise with the

animals using the original

technique dating back to 1861. You

can easily add this fourth tier to any

of our candle pyramids either from

the first or a later series.

Fourth tier detail * Fourth tier detail *Fourth tier detail *

o 4

60

mm

o 560 mm

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While creating the Frisian sheep,

the craftsman had a clear image

of a natural-looking tree to

complement the herd of sheep

he had in mind. It was a

combination of this clear vision

and exhaustive testing with

various materials, tools and

techniques that finally produced

the wood fibre tree. Each one is

crafted on the lathe with great

skill and care, producing a

sturdy tree that looks very

natural.

Coloured leaf trees3706

Natural leaf trees3707

Coloured bush3708

Natural bush3709

Coloured Apple tree3710 January 1994

Fibre trees *,

The leaf trees consist of a

turned trunk in the middle

with leaves that are glued

to the trunk (and not

shaved as with the shaved

trees). The shaved trees are

turned on a lathe from a

single piece of lime wood.

The trees and ring-turned

animals are quite sturdy,

allowing them to withstand

the occasional knock

without being damaged.

Coloured shaved trees4,5 cm3602

3 cm3600

6 cm3604

7 cm3606

8 cm3608

8 cm3609

9 cm3610

7 cm natural3801

7 cm coloured3800

11 cm natural3803

11 cm coloured3802

15 cm natural3805

15 cm coloured3804

Natural shaved trees9 cm3611

3 cm3601

4,5 cm3603

6 cm3605

7 cm3607

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Fir trees* 6 cm 8 cm 10 cm 12 cm 14 cm 16 cm3751 3753 3755 3757 3759 3761

3752 3754 3756 3758 3760 3762

Slim fir trees * 10 cm 12 cm 14 cm 16 cm 18 cm3771 3773 3775 3777 3779 37781

3772 3774 3776 3778 3780 3782

With the invention of

new stamping and

embossing techniques,

production of intricate

and highly detailed

toys began in the

Western Erzgebirge in

1861. Economic

production of

cardboard products

gave rise to an

industry that

employed more than

1200 workmen and

140 engravers. When

the last factory, in

Buchholz, closed in

1953, it wasn’t just the

pretty toys that

disappeared from the

market. Along with

them went the know -

how and craft skills

needed to make them,

from making the tools

used to produce them

through to the

application of the last

lick of paint. These fir

trees prove that we

have succeeded in

reviving a lost craft

and in creating trees

that are, like no others,

in harmony with our

forest animals.

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Decoration set5000

This set provides numerous options for

seasonal decoration or for presenting

Werner ring-turned animals in the sales

room in a special way.

VHS video cassette5001

This film in German gives the viewer an

insight into the production of Werner ring-

turned animals and figures - from the felling

of the trees through to the turning and final

painting (playing time 8 minutes).

Rear view of the merchandising display

This wooden display turntable is a typical

presentation of the ring-turned animals in

the constricted space of a sales showroom.

The merchandising display basic collection

consists of 86 articles, with a separate section

for each group of articles. Thanks to the

nature of the craft of ring-turning, the

display can be used from both sides, with

space remaining free for the presentation of

more articles.

Price stickers with the current recommended

retail prices are included. Prices are reviewed

every year.

April 1996

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12 point red deer stag 2550 *, 10 point red deer stag 2551 *, hind standing 2552 *, hind walking 2553 *, hind eating 2554 *,

hind turning head 2555 *, young hind standing 2556 *, young hind walking 2557 *, knobber 2558 *, calf 2559 * (from left to right)

Red deer (8 pieces) *

3037

Red deer (15 pieces) *

3035

Because the forestanimals are so slender

and have long, slimlegs, they have always

been carved from limewood that was cut using a band

saw. Now, for the first time, forest animals havebeen made from the turned ring, thanks to theperfection of the turning technique and the use of moon wood - finest winter fir felled in theEuropean alps in accordance with the phases ofthe moon.

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Roe deer (7 pieces) *

3043

Manger *

2589s

Manger in winter *

2589w

Winter tree 6 cm* Forester *

3403

Wild boar (9 pieces) *

3039

Roebuck 2570 *, doe standing 2571 *, doe eating 2572 *, fawn 2573 *, wild hog 2590 *, wild sow 2591 *, adolescent wild boar 2592 *,

wild boar piglet standing 2593 *, piglet eating 2594 *, piglet jumping 2595 * (from left to right)

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4038 Olympic Dusdav size 4, Height 5 cm4039 Olympic Dusdav size 8, Height 9 cm

Andreas Werner, idea & design of the Dusdavtypes.

Dusdav is available in a special design for indoor and outdoor display in sizes of 35 cm and 70 cm, as well as in a 2.10m giant-size version.

Foto: Hahn

all Dusdav‘s as pull-along animals(item number+F)

The Erzgebirge mountain region is such a beautiful place, worthy of world cultural heritage status, that Dusdav the elk walked for many miles in order to spend the Christmas period of 2008 in the woods here. We Saxons welcomed him, fed him, loved him and protected him, readily identifying with the friendly fellow and immortalizing him in our folk art. So it was that the original Dusdav, The Saxon Elk travelled to Van-couver as the official companion of the German Olympic team to remind our sportsmen and women that not only the fans at the venue, but also millions of people at home were supporting them and sharing their pain and their jubilation. We remember with pride the how we welcomed our athletes back home, together with Dusdav, his antlers richly adorned with medals.

Raphael named the Elk Dusdav

Fo

to:

rne

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Dusfamily christmas 4002

4010 4018 4026

Dusdav in outfit relating on specific country 4034 - 37

4034 4035 4036 4037

Dusfamily summer 4005

4013 4029 4021

Dusfamily Winter 4003

4011 4027 4019

Example for decoration

Dusfamily wedding 4004

4012 4020

This is what happens when time-honoured craftsman-ship gets into young people‘s hands. The old style was yesterday‘s news. The craziest story produces the coolest guy: Dusdav-simply a marvellous beast!