Anri Chef

Anri Chef

Mar 23

 

Here’s a great example of an Anri Chef nutcracker.

This one came in with a couple chunks missing from the chef’s hat.

 

Here’s a picture of it in process of being repaired:

 

 

Here are some photos after the repairs:

 

 

This piece had a very unique patina that was a challenge to replicate. As you can see by the following photo, it came out perfect.

 

 

The shop has been really busy so stay tuned for more posts coming soon!

 

—– Brandon

 

Really Old Anri

Really Old Anri

Mar 19

 

Here’s another great piece from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.

 

It came in with the jaw pushed in and an old repair on the handle that needed blended in.

 

Here’s a picture of the piece when it came in:

 

 

Here’s a close up of the jaw and handle before the repairs:

 

 

 

Here are pictures of the piece after the jaw was fitted with a new pin and the handle repair blended in better:

 

 

 

 

 

This is one of those pieces that you have to know where to stop with the restoration.

 

The wear and tear I’m leaving alone is this piece’s signature of authenticity. It’s from many years of being used and shouldn’t be fixed. It’s undeniable proof of its age.

 

The piece came out great, and I am looking forward to getting this piece back to the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum soon so it can go on display for many to enjoy.

 

—–Brandon

Anri Cat

Anri Cat

Mar 13

 

Here’s a great piece from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.

 

It’s an Anri cat that was in need of a new pin and a paint refresh.

 

Here’s a couple before photos:

 

 

 

Here’s how the Anri Cat nutcracker looks now:

 

 

 

 

 

This is a very rare piece and it came out great.

 

Stay tuned, many more pieces to come!

 

—–Brandon

Anri Nutcrackers!

Anri Nutcrackers!

Mar 09

 

Got a big box from Arlene Wagner from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.

 

It’s chock full of Anri nutcrackers in need of repair.  Nine to be exact, Awesome!

 

 

Stay tuned for updates as I cover each one in more detail as I repair them and get them ready to be sent back to Arlene at the museum to be put on display for visitors to enjoy!

 

—– Brandon

 

 

Missing a Foot

Missing a Foot

Jan 31

 

 

This great piece came in from one of the Nutcracker Club members.

 

This piece had to wait till after the Holidays to come in for repairs because it was on display. The member cleverly hid the missing foot in the display’s snow.

 

Along with the missing left foot, the pin was sticking out the right side a bit so I removed it and reworked it a little to make it fit flush.

 

Here are a few pictures of the piece before the new foot (click on the pictures for a larger view):

 

 

 

Here are pictures of the piece with the new foot carved, stained, and painted to match the original:

 

 

 

 

He’s all fixed up and ready to be displayed with or without snow now.

 

Man with a Hat

Man with a Hat

Dec 19

 

Got the opportunity to repair another really nice screw type nutcracker for a Nutcracker Club member.

 

These club members come up with the nicest stuff. I really have to start looking harder for these treasures!

 

This piece needed some repairs done to the nose, cheek, and base. It also needed a refresh on the finish to bring out the great details.

 

The repairs on this piece came out great. The base looks original and all the small nicks in the hat are gone too.

 

Here are some before pictures:

 

 

Here’s the piece after the repairs: