Dark Gingerbread Nutcracker Decoration with Globe 23cm - Brown

This dark gingerbread nutcracker decoration holds a clear globe in both hands, with a little iced gingerbread figure inside. He is made from resin, sometimes called polystone, and finished to look freshly baked: a warm brown jacket and legs, deep chocolate boots and white piped icing picking out every edge. His tall hat is topped with a swirl of white icing and a single red bead, like the cherry on a cupcake, with lattice icing around the band. A white beard and moustache frame his painted face, and glitter inside the globe catches the light around the little figure.

At 23cm tall, 6cm wide and 8.5cm deep, he is a compact piece that fits easily on a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bookshelf or a hall table, and his narrow footprint means he will not crowd a sideboard already lined with cards. We like him grouped with greenery and baubles on a Christmas table, or at the front of a festive shelf where the globe can be enjoyed up close. The gingerbread colours sit happily beside a traditional red and gold scheme as well as a softer palette of creams and browns, and he makes a thoughtful Christmas gift to tuck under the tree.

His round base keeps him steady on a flat surface, so he stands freely with no fixing needed. The raised icing detail deserves a light touch when you clean him: dust with a soft dry cloth, and keep him indoors on a dry shelf, back from the edge where he could be knocked. Treat the globe gently and avoid anything abrasive so it stays clear. When the season is over, wrap him in tissue and store him upright, ready for next December. Until then, set him beside a stack of wrapped presents for a sweet, bakery-window touch.

How big is the gingerbread nutcracker decoration?

He stands 23cm tall, 6cm wide and 8.5cm deep, a compact size that suits a mantelpiece, windowsill, bookshelf or hall table.

What is the nutcracker made from?

He is made from resin, also known as polystone, and painted in brown, tan and dark brown with white piped icing detail.

What is inside the globe?

The clear globe holds a little iced gingerbread figure with glitter around it, and the nutcracker holds it in both hands at the front.

Does it need to be hung or fixed in place?

No, he stands freely on his round iced base on any flat, dry surface indoors, with nothing to hang or fix.

How should I clean the nutcracker?

Dust him gently with a soft dry cloth, taking care around the raised icing and the globe, and keep him away from damp.

Is it a good Christmas gift?

Yes, his baked gingerbread look and the little globe in his hands make him a cheerful Christmas gift to set out each December.