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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 Ornate Metal Nutcracker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage metal nutcracker is a small sculptural object, cast in a heavy, organic form with richly modeled surfaces.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures
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
$347 Sale Price
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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
Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous late Victorian Black Forest Nutcracker beautifully carved with a fabulous rich dark colour and good bright patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
