An Old Anri Dog

An Old Anri Dog

May 28

 

Here is a another older Anri that came in for repair from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.

 

As you can see in the pictures below, this piece had a lot of damage around the mouth and a badly broken handle.

 

 

 

 

Here are a few pictures of the piece after all the repairs:

 

 

 

 

I was real pleased with how this piece came out.

 

Well, that is all the Anris from the lot of 9 that the museum sent in for repairs.

 

They were all sent back and should be on display at the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum for many visitors to enjoy.

 

Groden Update

Groden Update

May 21

 

 

If you remember, I fixed a Groden a few months back (http://www.brandonetto.com/?p=2712).

 

I only had to do the repairs, the customer’s wife was going to paint it once they got it back.

 

The piece is done, and they were kind enough to send me photos of it painted.

 

All I have to say is – Wow! She did a fantastic job!

 

Here is a quick reminder of how the Groden looked when it left my shop:

 

 

 

Here’s a picture they sent of the Groden painted. She really did an awesome job on this!

 

 

 

—– Brandon

Anri – Rolling Eye Woman

Anri – Rolling Eye Woman

May 13

 

Here is a another very rare Rolling Eye Anri that came in for repair from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum.

 

As you can see in the pictures below, this piece had a previous repair on the handle and bit of damage around the mouth and bonnet.

 

 

 

 

I was able to separate the old repair performed on the handle, re-join the pieces, and blend them to make the repair seamless.

 

 

 

Here are more pictures after the restoration showing the mouth and bonnet repairs.

 

 

 

 

Here are a couple pictures showing why these are called “Rolling Eye” Anris. The eyes roll and change color when the lever is moved.

 

 

 

 

—– Brandon