2013 Nutcracker Collectors’ Club Convention – Day 2

– Day 2 of the 2013 Nutcracker Collectors’ Convention

Day 2 of the Nutcracker Collectors’ Club Convention is usually a whirlwind and this year, it was no different. It started at the hotel with the club’s famous nutcracker show, sale, and auction. After the auction, the official club member’s meeting was held then any members who were interested were invited to go to Holden’s Arboretum to see Homer Jacob’s nutcracker collection.

The day finished with a fantastic meal at Dino’s Restaurant located in Mentor Ohio. Then we all said our farewells. It all went so fast that it’s all really over before you know it!

Pieces on display from Mike Pickwick’s collection.

Nutcracker Collectors’ Club show, sale, and auction

The pieces I brought to sell did real well at the auction.

Snail Nutcracker – Went to the Nutcracker Museum in Leavenworth

Greyhound Nutcracker (#3) – Went to a private collector in New Concord Ohio.

Skull Nutcracker (#4) – Went to a private collector in Ann Arbor Michigan.

— Holden’s Arboretum

The arboretum has a fantastic collection of nutcrackers that includes some very rare pieces. We were fortunate to be able to visit and have unrestricted access to the fantastic pieces Homer Jacob had collected. Rumor has it that the arboretum may be looking at selling off some of the pieces in the next couple of years.

Holden Arboretum – Homer Jacob’s Nutcracker Collection

Holden’s Arboretum had some great animal nutcrackers

Holden’s Arboretum also had 2 very rare House Nutcrackers

— Dino’s Restaurant in Mentor Ohio

The convention ended at Dino’s Restaurant in Mentor Ohio. We were all treated to a great Italian family style served meal. The Eggplant Parmesan was absolutely fabulous and hands down my favorite.

Dino’s Restaurant

Dino’s Party Room

— Parting Words

Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. We had a great time and were very sad to have to say goodbye to old friends and new ones we made this year.

Next year’s convention is scheduled to be in Roswell New Mexico. Hmmmmm…. looks like I’d better start designing a cool flying saucer screw type nutcracker or two….. AWESOME!!!!!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who bought my pieces and brought me pieces to repair this year! If you’re following this blog, keep an eye out for some fantastic pieces to be featured as I get them repaired and restored!

Again, if you are interested in joining The Nutcracker Collectors’ Club ($20/year domestic, $25/year international), contact Susan Otto at nutsue@roadrunner.com.