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Antique Nut Cracker

Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker
Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker

Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker

$273

H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 13.78 in

Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker in the form of a crocodile.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 12.25 in D 4.5 in

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black painted cast iron dog nut cracker. The condition is very good and in working order.

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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 12.5 in D 3.5 in

Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This silver painted dog nut cracker of a dog has a squirrel in front of the dog. It has a fantastic

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

19th Century Eagle Painted Cast Iron Nut Cracker
19th Century Eagle Painted Cast Iron Nut Cracker

19th Century Eagle Painted Cast Iron Nut Cracker

Located in Stamford, CT

American 19th century eagle nut cracker. Cast iron with original painted finish.

Category

1880s American Empire Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Early Cast Iron Bird Nut Cracker in Original Paint
Early Cast Iron Bird Nut Cracker in Original Paint

Early Cast Iron Bird Nut Cracker in Original Paint

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Early cast iron bird nut cracker in original paint. Mouth opens down to handle a large nut. Opens

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker
Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker

Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker

$800

H 6.5 in W 2 in D 4 in

Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker

Located in New York, NY

The finely carved hound's head with glass eyes, with mouth opening to receive nuts.

Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter with chiseled decoration - India 19th
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter with chiseled decoration - India 19th

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter with chiseled decoration - India 19th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

piece of art from India, made in solid brass, nut slicer or nut cracker . Used to slice betel nut or

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19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Brass

Rustic Carved Wooden Nutcracker Set with Wooden Mallet
Rustic Carved Wooden Nutcracker Set with Wooden Mallet

Rustic Carved Wooden Nutcracker Set with Wooden Mallet

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic carved wooden nut cracker bowl with a bark exterior, wooden mallet, and various metal nut

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19th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Metal

Antique Brass Indian Betel Nut Cutter from Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact
Antique Brass Indian Betel Nut Cutter from Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact

Antique Brass Indian Betel Nut Cutter from Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

from India, made in solid brass, nut slicer or nut cracker which is two halves made with cast detailed

Category

19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Bronze

BLACK FOREST 1900 Germany-Swiss Carved Wood Nutcracker Old Gnome Figure
BLACK FOREST 1900 Germany-Swiss Carved Wood Nutcracker Old Gnome Figure

BLACK FOREST 1900 Germany-Swiss Carved Wood Nutcracker Old Gnome Figure

By Black Forest

Located in Miami, FL

, Publishers, 2005, Pp. 11-19. Condition: The overall condition of this German oak wood nut-cracker is

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

Antique Bronze Indian Betel Nut Cutters Radha and Krishna 19th Century
Antique Bronze Indian Betel Nut Cutters Radha and Krishna 19th Century

Antique Bronze Indian Betel Nut Cutters Radha and Krishna 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

excellent piece of art from India, made in solid bronze, nut slicer or nut cracker which is two halves made

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Mughal Artifact

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

hails from Southeast Asia. Suitable as a small nut cracker or paperweight, it makes an excellent

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Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Bronze

Brass Indian Betel Nut Cutter Collectible Asian Mughal Antique Artifact 19th C.
Brass Indian Betel Nut Cutter Collectible Asian Mughal Antique Artifact 19th C.

Brass Indian Betel Nut Cutter Collectible Asian Mughal Antique Artifact 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

bronze and hails from Southeast Asia. Suitable as a small nut cracker or paperweight, it makes an

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Bronze

Antique Indian Mughal Brass Betel Nut Cutters with Dragon Motif Areca nut Cutter
Antique Indian Mughal Brass Betel Nut Cutters with Dragon Motif Areca nut Cutter

Antique Indian Mughal Brass Betel Nut Cutters with Dragon Motif Areca nut Cutter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

intricate artistry, fashioned from solid brass, forming a nut slicer or cracker with detailed two halves

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Hand Carved and Mint Condition Black Forest Gnome Sculpture Nutcracker
Antique Hand Carved and Mint Condition Black Forest Gnome Sculpture Nutcracker

Antique Hand Carved and Mint Condition Black Forest Gnome Sculpture Nutcracker

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality carved, early 20th century, wooden Black Forest nut cracker. If you are a collector

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

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Black Forest Carved Monkey Novelty Nut Cracker
Black Forest Carved Monkey Novelty Nut Cracker

Black Forest Carved Monkey Novelty Nut Cracker

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H 6.7 in W 2 in D 3.1 in

Black Forest Carved Monkey Novelty Nut Cracker

Located in GB

An amusing late 19th century novelty black forest carved walnut nut cracker in the form of a monkey

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Chimpanzee Novelty Nut Cracker
Black Forest Carved Chimpanzee Novelty Nut Cracker

Black Forest Carved Chimpanzee Novelty Nut Cracker

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H 7.9 in W 2.4 in D 3.1 in

Black Forest Carved Chimpanzee Novelty Nut Cracker

Located in GB

An amusing late 19th century novelty Black Forest carved walnut nut cracker in the form of a

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Novelty Nut Cracker
19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Novelty Nut Cracker

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Novelty Nut Cracker

Located in GB

An amusing late 19th century novelty Black Forest carved walnut nut cracker in the form of a black

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

American 20th Century "Labrador" Nut Cracker
American 20th Century "Labrador" Nut Cracker

American 20th Century "Labrador" Nut Cracker

Located in Charleston, SC

American 20th Century Pewter over Brass Nut Cracker

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

19TH C. IRON SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER
19TH C. IRON SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER

19TH C. IRON SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER

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H 6.25 in W 9.5 in D 2 in

19TH C. IRON SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. IRON SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER. THE TAIL MOVES UP AND DOWN TO CRACK THE NUTS IN SQUIRRELS MOUTH.

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19th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Signed Dog Nut Cracker
19th Century Cast Iron Signed Dog Nut Cracker

19th Century Cast Iron Signed Dog Nut Cracker

By L.A. Althoff Mfg. Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This signed cast iron dog nut cracker is made by L.A. Althoff Mfg. Co. makers of Headlight stoves

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century American Labrador Nut Cracker
Early 20th Century American Labrador Nut Cracker

Early 20th Century American Labrador Nut Cracker

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming early 20th century American cast iron Labrador nut cracker whose tail activates the

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

19THC HAND CARVED & PAINTED SOLDIER NUT CRACKER
19THC HAND CARVED & PAINTED SOLDIER NUT CRACKER

19THC HAND CARVED & PAINTED SOLDIER NUT CRACKER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC FANTASTIC AND RARE HAND CARVED AND PAINTED WOOD SOLDIER NUT CRACKER IN ORIGINAL PAINT. THIS

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century American Bronze Squirrel Nut Cracker
Early 20th Century American Bronze Squirrel Nut Cracker

Early 20th Century American Bronze Squirrel Nut Cracker

Located in Chicago, IL

A whimsical early 20th century American cast bronze nut cracker depicting a squirrel on a log

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Zinc Painted Cast Iron Squirrel Nut Cracker
19th Century Zinc Painted Cast Iron Squirrel Nut Cracker

19th Century Zinc Painted Cast Iron Squirrel Nut Cracker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original zinc painted silvery cast iron nut cracker is in very good as found condition. Was

Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Folky 19th Century Iron Dog Nut Cracker in Original Surface
Folky 19th Century Iron Dog Nut Cracker in Original Surface

Folky 19th Century Iron Dog Nut Cracker in Original Surface

By Harper Supply Company 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This wonderful and early original black painted dog nut cracker is signed on base "Harper Supply

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

19th Century Original Painted Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
19th Century Original Painted Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

19th Century Original Painted Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This original 19th century painted black and white cast iron dog nut cracker is attached to a green

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Antique Victoran Cased Silver Plated Nut Cracker & Pics Set, 19thC
Antique Victoran Cased Silver Plated Nut Cracker & Pics Set, 19thC

Antique Victoran Cased Silver Plated Nut Cracker & Pics Set, 19thC

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely antique Victorian cased silver plated nut cracker and picks set by Zachariah

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Cast Iron Figural Nut Cracker with Skull and Cross Bones
Antique Cast Iron Figural Nut Cracker with Skull and Cross Bones

Antique Cast Iron Figural Nut Cracker with Skull and Cross Bones

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is quite eye-catching. Nut crackers don't usually look like this. The skull is well defined

Category

1920s English Belle Époque Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Hand-Crafted Antique 19th Century Metal Nut Cracker Nutcracker Probably Asian
Hand-Crafted Antique 19th Century Metal Nut Cracker Nutcracker Probably Asian

Hand-Crafted Antique 19th Century Metal Nut Cracker Nutcracker Probably Asian

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and beautifully made antique nutcracker. We think that this hand-crafted and tactile antique nutcracker was made in the former Dutch colony of Indonesia, but we are not sure. I...

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Deer Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Deer Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Deer Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes

Located in Dallas, TX

This interesting fruitwood nutcracker was crafted in France, circa 1880; made of walnut, the kitchen utensil features a carved deer head sculpture with horns and embellished with gla...

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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Walnut

PAIR  OF CAST IRON DOOR STOPS
PAIR  OF CAST IRON DOOR STOPS

PAIR OF CAST IRON DOOR STOPS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PAIR OF CAST IRON DOGS. THE BOXER IS A DOOR STOPS AND THE SPRINGLE SPANISH IS A NUT CRACKER.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons, Antique Edwardian
Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons, Antique Edwardian

Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons, Antique Edwardian

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

. Pair of pickle forks. Pair of mustard spoons. Four salt spoons. Sifter spoon. Nut cracker. This

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

German Erzgebirge Folk Art Hand Carved Guardian Miner Figure, circa 1920
German Erzgebirge Folk Art Hand Carved Guardian Miner Figure, circa 1920

German Erzgebirge Folk Art Hand Carved Guardian Miner Figure, circa 1920

Located in London, GB

pyramids, light arches and incense smokers. Over the years the nut cracker has become one of the Classic

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1920s German Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

Puiforcat Flatware Service for 24, 248 Pieces
Puiforcat Flatware Service for 24, 248 Pieces

Puiforcat Flatware Service for 24, 248 Pieces

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H 51 in W 26 in D 14.75 in

Puiforcat Flatware Service for 24, 248 Pieces

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Four gravy ladles a nut cracker grape shears ice cube tongs sugar tongs Two soup ladles Two meat

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Rabbit Effigy Hand-Carved Black Forest Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes
Antique Rabbit Effigy Hand-Carved Black Forest Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes

Antique Rabbit Effigy Hand-Carved Black Forest Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes

Located in South Burlington, VT

SALE - NOW SAVE 20% OR MORE An antique handmade and hand-carved Black Forest nut cracker in the

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker with Glass Eyes

Located in Dallas, TX

This interesting fruitwood nutcracker was crafted in France, circa 1880, made of walnut, the kitchen utensil features a carved dog head sculpture with horns and embellished with glas...

Category

Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved & Mint Black Forest Bear Sculpture Nutcracker with Glass Eyes
Hand Carved & Mint Black Forest Bear Sculpture Nutcracker with Glass Eyes

Hand Carved & Mint Black Forest Bear Sculpture Nutcracker with Glass Eyes

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality carved, early 20th century, wooden Black Forest nut cracker. If you are a collector

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

Georg Jensen Nut Cracker

Georg Jensen Nut Cracker

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic Georg Jensen nut cracker

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Linton Dog Nut Cracker
Linton Dog Nut Cracker

Linton Dog Nut Cracker

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H 4.73 in W 1.97 in D 11.82 in

Linton Dog Nut Cracker

Located in Manchester, GB

A rare find that is totally unused, this is a Linton dog nut cracker in the form of a dog and

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Steel

Black Forest Swiss “Chamois” Nut Cracker
Black Forest Swiss “Chamois” Nut Cracker

Black Forest Swiss “Chamois” Nut Cracker

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H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in

Black Forest Swiss “Chamois” Nut Cracker

By Black Forest

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Antique Black Forest Swiss “Chamois” nut cracker, its a beautiful and very life like carving that

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

Unusual Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Nut Cracker
Unusual Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Nut Cracker

Unusual Antique Carved Black Forest Bear Nut Cracker

Located in Stutton, GB

Unusual antique carved Black Forest bear nut cracker original glass eyes and a screw handle Lovely

Category

1860s European Black Forest Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron German Shepherd Nut Cracker
Cast Iron German Shepherd Nut Cracker

Cast Iron German Shepherd Nut Cracker

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H 5 in W 4.88 in D 8.5 in

Cast Iron German Shepherd Nut Cracker

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a wonderful cast iron nutcracker in the form of a German shepherd, dated June 1929 on wood base.

Category

1920s American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Betel  Nut  Bowl    Cracker
Betel  Nut  Bowl    Cracker

Betel Nut Bowl Cracker

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H 7 in Dm 17 in

Betel Nut Bowl Cracker

Located in Bedford, NY

SPACE IN BOWL. BRASS BETEL NUT CRACKER

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19th Century Antique Nut Cracker

Original Antique Nut Cracker
Original Antique Nut Cracker

Original Antique Nut Cracker

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H 7.49 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Original Antique Nut Cracker

Located in London, Greenwich

A very nice quality original antique nut cracker. Hand carved in France and dating from circa.1910

Category

19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Birch

Antique Rooster Nutcracker
Antique Rooster Nutcracker

Antique Rooster Nutcracker

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H 6 in W 2 in D 0.5 in

Antique Rooster Nutcracker

Located in Pataskala, OH

How can you not smile when using this vintage nut cracker with rooster head to crack open your

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Nut Cracker

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Antique Nut Cracker For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique nut cracker you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and iron, every antique nut cracker was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique nut cracker, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique nut cracker is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Empire and Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique nut cracker over the years, but those crafted by Black Forest, Harper Supply Company and L.A. Althoff Mfg. Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Nut Cracker?

The average selling price for an antique nut cracker at 1stDibs is $621, while they’re typically $204 on the low end and $3,500 for the highest priced.