Newport Mansions - Rosecliff - Miniature Reproduction village_santas-wonderland Nutcrackers have been a symbol

Nutcrackers have been a symbol of good luck and protection since their origins in 17th-century Germany

Standing wiseman in red: 22" x 9" x 9"

such as the door lock and timer

Standing wiseman in green: 23" x 9" x 9"

Newport Mansions - Rosecliff - Miniature Reproduction village_santas-wonderland Nutcrackers have been a symbolCommissioned by Nevada Silver Heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs in 1899, architect Stanford White modeled Rosecliff after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles. After the house was completed in 1902, at a reported cost of $2. 5 million, Mrs. Oelrichs hosted fabulous entertainments here, including a fairy tale dinner and a party featuring famed magician Harry Houdini. "Tessie", as she was known to her friends, was born in