German Incense Smokers

226 products

    226 products
    146/767/1 - Police Officer Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    79.00
    146/120 - Fisherman with Pole & Net
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    149.00
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    146/257 - Hunting Lodge Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company™
    49.00
    76310 - Miniature Incense Cones Variety Pack (24 Cones)
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    5.00
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    146/1538 - Müller Witch Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    129.00
    022/146/2 - Müller Bavarian Nutcracker & Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    259.00
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    9916-05 - Smoker - Santa
    Frankenmuth Clock & German Gift Co.
    149.00
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    146/1267/31 - Snowman Christmas Market Seller Smoker
    Made in Germany
    69.00
    146/1267/12 - Smoker - Snowman with Ice Skates
    Made in Germany
    59.00
    146/1343/45 - Smoker - "Max" Bee Keeper
    Made in Germany
    99.00
    146/1003 - Smoker Gardner
    Made in Germany
    129.00
    146/1071 - Smoker Teacher
    Made in Germany
    179.00
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    048/916 - Grill Smoker
    Made in Germany
    89.00
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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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    146/1807 - Cooking Woman Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 109.00 Regular price 186.00 Save 77
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    146/1670/5 - Owl Smoker with Flower & Gift
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 99.00 Regular price 137.00 Save 38
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    146/1670/22 - Owl Playing Violin Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 99.00 Regular price 143.00 Save 44
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    146/1343/44 - Plumber Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 99.00 Regular price 146.00 Save 47
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    146/1255/3 - Snowman Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 79.00 Regular price 114.00 Save 35
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    146/1860 - Black Forest House Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 69.00 Regular price 92.00 Save 23
    146/1861/2 - Smoker - Wood Turner's House with Figurine
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    79.00
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    146/1860/2 - Smoker - Gingerbread House
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 69.00 Regular price 92.00 Save 23
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    146/1358 - Smoker - Beer Drinker Grilling Sausage
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    129.00
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    146/1754 - Müller Snowman Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company™
    Sale price 199.00 Regular price 271.00 Save 72
    146/186S - Smoker Santa with Music Box Table & Toys
    Frankenmuth Clock Company™
    249.00
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    146/1343/33 - "Max" the Gingerbread Man Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    99.00
    20021 - Smoker Do It Yourself Seiffener Church
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    49.00
    136/513 - Smoker Hunter
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    29.00
    146/1705 - Smoker Baker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    119.00
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    146/753 - Egg Salesman Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    123.00
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    146/1670/11 - Owl Chef Smoker with Spoon
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    Sale price 99.00 Regular price 144.00 Save 45
    35-383 - Motorcyclist Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    89.00
    250/25 - Farmer on Green Tractor Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    219.00
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    15016-Miner Smoker
    15016 - Miner Smoker
    Frankenmuth Clock Company
    39.00

    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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