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What are the original nutcrackers?
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Original nutcrackers were made for the express purpose of cracking nuts. The most common design was a simple vise grip, which are still produced today. Decorative nutcrackers in the shapes of kings and soldiers weren’t designed until around the 17th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern nutcrackers from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Antique Silver Nutcracker
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Antique Silver Nutcracker
6.25 long x 2.5 w x 1 d
Unrestored preowned original vintage condition
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Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Danish 19th Century Brass Nutcracker
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique Danish brass nutcracker.
Category
Antique 1880s Danish More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Antique Lincoln Imp Nutcracker in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A so-called Lincoln Imp nutcracker in patinated brass. This particular example was made in England circa 1870-1900.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Brass
An antique wooden nutcracker - France early XXth
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent antique wooden nutcracker, a true piece of folk art from the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$362 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers by Collins & Cook, 1914
By Collins & Cook
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver nutcrackers; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
Category
Vintage 1910s British George V Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Danish 18th Century Brass And Wood Nutcracker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th Century brass and wood nutcracker.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
