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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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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
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)
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)
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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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)
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)
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 · 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS
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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 *
CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS
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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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.
CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS
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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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
CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS
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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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12.2 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 1998
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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20 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 2005
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
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CHRISTIAN WERNER . RING-TURNED ANIMALS
22 Christian Werner · Ring-Turned Animals · Seiffen · Tel. +49(0)3 73 62/82 59 · www.werner-seiffen.de 12.2008
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!