Vintage Steinbach West Germany Wooden Incense Smoker Grandfather Book Cat 9”

Add classic German charm to your holiday décor with this vintage Steinbach incense smoker (Räuchermann) — handcrafted in Hohenhameln, West Germany, before reunification.

This charming figure depicts a grandfather sitting in a wooden rocking chair, reading Grimm’s Märchenbuch (Grimm’s Fairy Tales) with a pipe in hand and a black cat on his lap. He wears a cozy blue knit hat, red shirt, sheepskin blanket, and gold spectacles.

Details:

• Maker: Steinbach Volkskunst (Hohenhameln, West Germany)

• Era: 1970s–1980s

• Type: Wooden incense smoker (Räuchermann)

• Design: Grandfather in rocking chair reading Grimm’s Märchenbuch with cat

• Material: Hand-carved and painted wood, wool, knit fabric

• Label: Original red Steinbach “Präsent Volkskunst” label under base

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition with minor expected wear consistent with age. The colors are vibrant, pipe and glasses are intact, and all accessories are original.