Crowned King on Rocking Horse Christmas Wooden Nutcracker 11 in by Wizardi F07M6-15B

Let royalty ride into the holidays with the Crowned King on Rocking Horse, a wooden nutcracker by Wizardi — a king in a gold crown with a blue dome, a fluffy white beard and a green coat, with red boots in the stirrups. He rides a white rocking horse with a black mane and tail and a red saddle cloth trimmed with a white zigzag, on red rockers edged with black scallops.

A little collector's folklore: in old Christmas pageants the king arrived on horseback to open the festivities, and collectors say this little king still rides out to start the celebrations each year.

Why this nutcracker: if you love vintage, storybook decor, a king on a rocking horse is a charming change from a standing soldier. At about 11 inches he works on a mantel, bookshelf or nursery dresser.

In the box: one Crowned King on Rocking Horse nutcracker in painted wood with a white faux-fur beard. A decorative nutcracker, not intended for cracking nuts. Ready to display, no assembly needed.

Collect the other riders in the series, the top hat rider and the crimson rider (F07M6-15C and A). Dust with a soft, dry brush and keep away from moisture and heat. A decoration, not a toy.

Size: 27 cm (10.6 in). Vintage toy-shop Christmas decor, and a nostalgic gift for collectors, grandparents and new families.