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Nothing cold, nothing hollow, nothing plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-orn\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"nkv-mini\" width=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 80 200\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M40 3 C46 12 47 18 40 26 C33 18 34 12 40 3 Z\" fill=\"#d9b860\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"36.5\" y=\"26\" width=\"7\" height=\"36\" rx=\"1\" fill=\"#e8dcc0\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"27\" y=\"61\" width=\"26\" height=\"24\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M26 93 L26 83 L31 77 L35.5 83 L40 76 L44.5 83 L49 77 L54 83 L54 93 Z\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"29\" y=\"93\" width=\"22\" height=\"21\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M33 106 Q40 102 47 106 L44 128 L40 133 L36 128 Z\" fill=\"#e8dcc0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"24\" y=\"114\" width=\"32\" height=\"38\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M34 114 L46 114 L43 131 L40 135 L37 131 Z\" fill=\"#e8dcc0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"24\" y=\"141\" width=\"32\" height=\"3\" fill=\"#fffdf8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"23\" cy=\"118\" r=\"5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"57\" cy=\"118\" r=\"5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003crect x=\"14\" y=\"118\" width=\"8\" height=\"30\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"58\" y=\"118\" width=\"8\" height=\"30\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"29\" y=\"152\" width=\"9\" height=\"29\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"42\" y=\"152\" width=\"9\" height=\"29\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"18\" y=\"182\" width=\"44\" height=\"9\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-label\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo nutcrackers, one pair of hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-one\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-size\"\u003ePainted · 25.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Painted Soldier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModelled on the one his father brought home: red coat, green trousers and a gold crown with small red jewels, plus a JOY sign in his hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted in red, green, black and gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft white beard and hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle stands in the open top of his hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-one\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-size\"\u003eNatural · 38 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Natural Pine King\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same turning without paint. A deep walnut stain lets the grain of the pine show through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut-stained Scots pine, satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJointed arms, square stepped base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle stands in a brass cup in his hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-label\"\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTurned, not cast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-four\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-pt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-num\"\u003ei.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSolid wood, made by hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead, body, legs and hat are each turned and carved from pine and fitted together by hand. No resin, no mould, no seam down the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-pt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-num\"\u003eii.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA candle that stands straight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to hold a standard 22 mm dinner candle upright, so the wax stays off the coat and off your tablecloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-pt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-num\"\u003eiii.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeels like an heirloom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm and smooth in the hand, satin finish, no sharp edges. Grain and brush strokes differ from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-pt\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-num\"\u003eiv.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade to last\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it ever gets knocked off the mantelpiece, wood can be glued. Resin can’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-quote\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“You can feel the turning rings under the paint, and the candle cup is actually deep enough to use. That’s the old way of making them.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAnne Forster, nutcracker collector, Berwick-upon-Tweed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-label\"\u003eSide by side\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesmond’s vs. a shop-bought nutcracker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nkv-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesmond’s\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical shop one\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nkv-k\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nkv-y\"\u003eSolid Scots pine, turned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast resin or thin glued parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nkv-k\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nkv-y\"\u003ePainted or stained by hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpray-painted on a line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nkv-k\"\u003eCandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nkv-y\"\u003eHolds a dinner candle upright\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShallow dimple, candle leans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nkv-k\"\u003eMade by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"nkv-y\"\u003eOne man in Rothbury\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA factory, by the thousand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-orn\"\u003e\u003csvg class=\"nkv-mini\" width=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 80 200\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M40 3 C46 12 47 18 40 26 C33 18 34 12 40 3 Z\" fill=\"#d9b860\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"36.5\" y=\"26\" width=\"7\" height=\"36\" rx=\"1\" fill=\"#e8dcc0\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"27\" y=\"61\" width=\"26\" height=\"24\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M26 93 L26 83 L31 77 L35.5 83 L40 76 L44.5 83 L49 77 L54 83 L54 93 Z\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"29\" y=\"93\" width=\"22\" height=\"21\" rx=\"3\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M33 106 Q40 102 47 106 L44 128 L40 133 L36 128 Z\" fill=\"#e8dcc0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"24\" y=\"114\" width=\"32\" height=\"38\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M34 114 L46 114 L43 131 L40 135 L37 131 Z\" fill=\"#e8dcc0\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003crect x=\"24\" y=\"141\" width=\"32\" height=\"3\" fill=\"#fffdf8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"23\" cy=\"118\" r=\"5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"57\" cy=\"118\" r=\"5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003crect x=\"14\" y=\"118\" width=\"8\" height=\"30\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"58\" y=\"118\" width=\"8\" height=\"30\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"29\" y=\"152\" width=\"9\" height=\"29\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"42\" y=\"152\" width=\"9\" height=\"29\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect x=\"18\" y=\"182\" width=\"44\" height=\"9\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#a8843f\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-label\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA gift that comes out every December\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nkv-tags\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Christmas Eve table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mantelpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wide windowsill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutcracker collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMum or Gran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA family with German roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe one who hosts Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA first home together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-sec nkv-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nkv-label\"\u003eWhat arrives at your door\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne nutcracker candle holder, painted or natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrapped in tissue and boxed by hand, ready to give\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree UK delivery, dispatched within 1–2 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle not included, any standard 22 mm dinner candle fits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nkv-g\"\u003e90 days to send it back, for any reason or none. Just email info@countycraftco.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-sec nkv-note\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCandles and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from curtains, greenery and the painted soldier’s beard. Dust with a soft, dry cloth, no water or polish. Because each piece is turned by hand, sizes can vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nkv-sec\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nkv-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Scots pine, turned, carved and finished by hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePainted Soldier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5 cm (10 in) tall without candle, candle in the hat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNatural Pine King\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 cm (15 in) tall without candle, brass candle cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 22 mm dinner candles (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesmond Ridley, Rothbury, Northumberland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrder by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 December for delivery before Christmas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Craft vendor","offers":[{"title":"Natural Pine (38 cm)","offer_id":67890131992649,"sku":null,"price":71.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Painted (25.5 cm)","offer_id":67890132025417,"sku":null,"price":50.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/2442\/3753\/files\/desmond-nutcracker-pb-01-painted.png?v=1794483628","url":"https:\/\/countycraftco.com\/products\/desmonds-nutcracker-candle-holder","provider":"COUNTYCRAFT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}