Nutcracker Bowling Soldiers

Decorate your interior with whimsical delights and shop this set of nutcracker bowling soldiers for sale. This set of nine soldiers, eight miniature and one large, is a fun and fancy way to add holiday cheer and elements of your favorite Russian ballet to your interior tabletop decor. This set of vintage wooden nutcracker skittles soldiers was initially crafted as a bowling game dating to the 1950s. This set is a rare find for any antique or vintage toy collectors or for anyone who is looking for a perfect Christmas or holiday gift or as a festive decoration for their holiday theme home.

Each of the eight vintage skittles soldiers is dressed in blue and red ceremonial military uniforms and adorned with tall black hats, nested in a big wooden nutcracker soldier box, which is also hand-carved and hand-painted. Each of the wooden figurines shares a unique look on their faces. Originating from Europe, Skittles resemble the more modern game bowling and has become a popular indoor sport for children and adults— This item comes with eight soldier figurines in a soldier figurine box.

The primary figurine measure 7.5 inches in height and measures 4 inches in diameter. The smaller figurines measure 2.8 inches in height and measure 1 inch in diameter.

The figurines display surface chips, abrasions, and loss to the painted decoration, with generalized wear patterns consistent with the item’s age and use.