William Shakespeare (ES1751) Nutcracker

First in the Shakespeare Nutcracker Series is William Shakespeare (ES1751). This 17-½ inch nutcracker captures the essence of Shakespeare complete with high forehead, longer hair and mustache. Shakespeare represents the splendor of the century clad in an elegant, burgundy velvet cape trimmed in gold weave. A gold chain keeps it in place under the white ruffle of his collar and black tassels hung from his taupe socks and tan pants. Shakespeare carries a volume of his stories in one hand and an inkwell and quill pen to continue his writing in the other. A pouch with spare scrolls hangs from his belt.

Hamlet Prince of Denmark (ES1750) Nutcracker

Second in the Steinbach Shakespeare Nutcracker Series is Hamlet Prince of Denmark (ES1750). This nutcracker is a limited edition piece of 5,000. Hamlet is clothed in a royal blue cape and suit with matching hat. He holds a sword in his left hand and carries a book with his infamous words on the cover “… to be or not to be …”