German Incense Smokers

308 products

    308 products
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    146/1343/40 - Sailor Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 119.00 Regular price 150.00 Save 31
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    049/1131 - Santa Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 159.00 Regular price 198.00 Save 39
    146/1625 - Smoker - Lumberman with Cart
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    149.00
    146/1358 - Smoker - Beer Drinker Grilling Sausage
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    209.00
    146/1186 - Smoker - Chimney Sweep
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    129.00
    146/1359 - Lantern Salesman Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    129.00
    146/1705 - Smoker Baker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    119.00
    136/511 - Smoker Baker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    69.00
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    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
    219.00
    146/120 - Fisherman with Pole & Net
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    149.00
    146/1289 - Wiseman Melchior Smoker
    Bavarian Clock Haus
    229.00
    146/004B - Smoker - Santa with Tree
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    159.00
    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
    146/0886 - Dwarf Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    249.00
    136/212E - Mini Santa Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    59.00
    146/1538 - Müller Witch Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    219.00
    022/146/2 - Müller Bavarian Nutcracker & Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    349.00
    146/0882 - Smoker - Pine Cone Man
    Made in Germany
    249.00
    146/1267/31 - Snowman Christmas Market Seller Smoker
    Made in Germany
    79.00
    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
    146/1267/4 - Smoker - Snowman with Bucket
    Made in Germany
    79.00
    146/1343/45 - Smoker - "Max" Bee Keeper
    Made in Germany
    99.00
    146/203020 - Metal Smoker House Christmas Theme
    Made in Germany
    19.00
    146/1071 - Smoker Teacher
    Made in Germany
    179.00
    048/916 - Grill Smoker
    Made in Germany
    149.00
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    146/437/2 - Snowman Smoker with Rabbit
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 99.00 Regular price 136.00 Save 37
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    146/1339 - Santa Claus Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    259.00
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    146/261 - Smoker - Bee Hive
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    99.00
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    146/358/2 - Santa with Jute Sack Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    69.00
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    146/556 - Forester Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    79.00
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    146/1178 - Smoker - Wine Maker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    89.00
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    146/1601 - Smoker - Mushroom
    Made in Germany
    139.00
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    146/1267/2 - Snowman with Sleigh
    Made in Germany
    69.00
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    146/928/3 - Smoker - Snowman with Bucket Hat
    Made in Germany
    119.00
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    146/1258 - Smoker House "Guthaus"
    Made in Germany
    39.00
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    146/1267/17 - Snow Woman with Snowflake
    Made in Germany
    79.00

    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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