German Incense Smokers : German gifts

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306 products
Incense - Cone Shaped Incense for Wooden German Smokers
Frankenmuth Clock Company
9.00
Sale
146/450 - Outhouse Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
Sale price 49.00 Regular price 57.00 Save 8
146/1288 - Wiseman Caspar Smoker
Bavarian Clock Haus
169.00
146/1267/20 - Smoker - Snowman with Skis
Made in Germany
79.00
Sale
146/1020W - Snowman on Skis Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
Sale price 59.00 Regular price 70.00 Save 11
146/1860/1 - Smoker - Forest House
Frankenmuth Clock Company
89.00
146/1358 - Smoker - Beer Drinker Grilling Sausage
Frankenmuth Clock Company
179.00
034/100/2 - Smoker - Wanderer (Natural)
Frankenmuth Clock Company
129.00
146/928/6 - Snowman with Penguin Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company™
109.00
Sale
146/1670/15 - Snowboarding Owl Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
Sale price 109.00 Regular price 143.00 Save 34
146/1670/13 - Owl Smoker with Glasses & Book
Frankenmuth Clock Company
119.00
146/252 - Santa Smoker with Tree & Train
Frankenmuth Clock Company
179.00
146/120 - Fisherman with Pole & Net
Frankenmuth Clock Company
149.00
146/1377 - Witch w/ Raven Smoker
146/1377 - Smoker - Müller Witch with Raven
Frankenmuth Clock Company
179.00
146/756/0 - Smoking Mushroom In Natural
Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
49.00
146/958/1 - Smoker House with Snowman
Frankenmuth Clock Company
89.00
146/1379 - Fire Fighter Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
249.00
Sale
146/1343/40 - Sailor Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
Sale price 119.00 Regular price 150.00 Save 31
146/1625 - Smoker - Lumberman with Cart
Frankenmuth Clock Company
129.00
146/1186 - Smoker - Chimney Sweep
Frankenmuth Clock Company
109.00
136/511 - Smoker Baker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
69.00
Sale
146/1670/9 - Owl with Skis Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
Sale price 109.00 Regular price 150.00 Save 41
146/767/1 - Police Officer Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
119.00
146/1289 - Wiseman Melchior Smoker
Bavarian Clock Haus
169.00
146/358/1N - Smoker - Santa with Wooden Sack (Natural Finish)
Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
59.00
146/004B - Smoker - Santa with Tree
Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
139.00
136/466T - Mini Halloween Witch Smoker With Cat
Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
69.00
136/151/3 - Dwarf Mint Mini Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
49.00
136/212E - Mini Santa Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
59.00
146/1538 - Müller Witch Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
169.00
146/1267/8 - Smoker - Snowman with Tree
Made in Germany
69.00
146/1267/12 - Smoker - Snowman with Ice Skates
Made in Germany
79.00
146/1484 - Smoker Müller Bavarian with Bier & Pretzel
Made in Germany
179.00
146/1267/5 - Smoker Snowman with Children
Made in Germany
59.00
146/1071 - Smoker Teacher
Made in Germany
179.00
048/916 - Grill Smoker
Made in Germany
119.00
146/1670/5 - Owl Smoker with Flower & Gift
Frankenmuth Clock Company
119.00
146/1670/22 - Owl Playing Violin Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
109.00
146/1634 - Postman Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
89.00
Sale
146/1343/44 - Plumber Smoker
Frankenmuth Clock Company
Sale price 99.00 Regular price 146.00 Save 47

Have you ever wondered who came up with the idea of the German Smoker or why it’s been a popular German gift for centuries? Find out more about this traditional handmade wooden toy that has been a popular family tradition for generations.

The Use of Incense

A German Incense Smoker is much more than a simple toy that sits on your mantle during Christmas time. It’s also an incense burner that is used to symbolize the gift of incense brought to Jesus by the Three Wise Men. For centuries, incense has been seen as a treasured commodity and used for trade and as a way to honor kings. Incense was also believed to have medicinal and healing properties and used to ward off evil spirits. Frankincense and myrrh, which was presented to Jesus as a gift of honor from the Three Wise Men, were known to have antiseptic and inflammatory properties and were considered an effective remedy for many common ailments. Today, these gifts are still celebrated in Germany during the twelve days of Christmas festivities. On the last day, many people light incense and place them in their German Smokers to celebrate the gifts of The Wise Men and to mark the end of the Christmas season.

The German Smokers

The earliest German Smokers were made from dough and paper mache. Then in the late 1600s, the smokers were carved from one single piece of wood and made into tiny figurines that resemble typical German villagers. Even during the Swedish invasion in the 1600s, the tradition was never lost. Those who remained in the area turned their focus to making the German Smokers, along with a number of other popular German handmade toys and ornaments. Many of the best-known carving companies in the Erzgebirge area still make smokers today and this area is still known as the premier toy and collectible region of Europe.

Progression of the German Incense Smokers

Do you know what type of German Incense Smoker your family has? The first handmade wood pieces had a distinct area for incense to be placed on a tray next to the figurine. Later designs placed the incense directly inside the figurine by way of a small incense cone. In the late 1700s, the German smokers were updated to use two pieces of wood to create one body, with the cone placed inside to pull the smoke through the mouth of the figurine, much like seen today. Even to this day, the figurine has always been carved as a traditional German working man – miner, shepherd, farmer, carpenter, each with its own unique accents and colours.

Looking for a large range of German Smokers to hand out as gifts or to keep for yourself? Come see us at Frankenmuth Clock Company or try our online store today to find a great range of traditional German toys and ornaments. 


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