Discontinued E.M. Merck Collector Pieces 

All over the world, millions of people collect German handicrafts. From antiques to uniquely German traditional pieces, hobbyists, tourists and even those who have never been to Germany enjoy the charm and character of these collectibles. At the WeatherVane, we offer hundreds of items from the German Erzgebirge, handmade with care and tradition.

People tend to collect items that have personal meaning to them. If your parents are from Germany or if you have recently visited Germany, you might be interested in collecting German items. Some popular choices are German nutcrackers, German pyramids, and German smokers. Other collectors are simply fond of them for their decorative qualities, practical purposes, or their value.

Collectibles tend to increase in value over the years, so they are an investment for the future. Often, however, people do not want to sell items that have become so dear to them. When that happens, collectibles become family heirlooms and are displayed prominently in homes, on shelves, or as centerpieces on holiday tables. At weather-vane.com, we make yearly trips to Germany to search for items that will be highly prized by our customers. Many of them are handmade or crafted in workshops in small villages.

In addition to German collectibles, the WeatherVane offers hundreds of items from around the world. Our retail store in Wisconsin also features items that are not on our website, so if you are ever in Wisconsin, feel free to visit. In the meantime, we welcome you to browse our website or contact us if you have any questions, at 1-800-873-4413, 920-474-4848, or jtremaine@weather-vane.com.