Skip to main content

Antique Nut Cracker

Antique 1914 Perfection Nut Cracker Co Counter Mount Nut Cracker Vise 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century counter mounted vise style nut cracker by the Perfection Nut Cracker Company of
Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Metal

Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker in the form of a crocodile.
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker
Antique Edwardian brass nut cracker
Free Shipping
H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 13.78 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.
Category

Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
H 6 in W 12.25 in D 4.5 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
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
Cast Iron Dog Nut Cracker
H 7 in W 12.5 in D 3.5 in
American 20th Century "Labrador" Nut Cracker
Located in Charleston, SC
American 20th Century Pewter over Brass Nut Cracker
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

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
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

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 Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker
Carved Walnut Dog Nut Cracker
H 6.5 in W 2 in D 4 in
Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, 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

19th c. Antique Bronze Betel Nut Cutters from India Radha and Krishna
Located in North Hollywood, CA
excellent piece of art from India, made in solid bronze, nut slicer or nut cracker which is two halves made
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutters with Dragon Motif from India Areca nut Cutter
Located in North Hollywood, CA
intricate artistry, fashioned from solid brass, forming a nut slicer or cracker with detailed two halves
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hails from Southeast Asia. Suitable as a small nut cracker or paperweight, it makes an excellent
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th C. Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
crafted in bronze and hails from Southeast Asia. Suitable as a small nut cracker or paperweight, it makes
Category

Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Bronze

Extensive Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silverware Service
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Nut cracker, 6 1/2" (16cm) 1 Tea caddy spoon, 4 1/2" (11.5cm) 2 Herring forks, 5 1/2" (14cm) each 2
Category

1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Hand Carved Antique Black Forest Lion 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

Glass, Wood

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
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

People Also Browsed

Pair of American Cast Iron Perched Owl Andirons with Orig. Eyes, Boston, C. 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American cast iron perched owl andirons with original glass eyes and rear dog legs. Boston, MA, Late 19th century.
Category

1890s American American Empire Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Cast Iron Unicorn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, cast iron unicorn, from 19th century England. Unicorns are a common motif used in British and Scottish works. A free unicorn, according to legend, is considered to be a wild...
Category

19th Century English Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

French Post Office Mailbox - Cast Iron - Delachanal Model - Late 19th Century
Located in BARSAC, FR
Public mailbox of the French Post Office Model in molded cast iron manufactured by Delachanal in Paris - Late 19th Century Good general condition - presented in its original conditi...
Category

Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original hand painted cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Italian 1940s Sculpted Wood Nut Cracker with Hammer
By Casa e Giardino
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s Sculpted Wood Nut Cracker with Hammer
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Oak

Vintage Teak Handled Nut Cracker
By Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sturdy nut cracker with solid teak wood handles has stood the test of time and bears memories of summer walnuts cracked in grandparents' homes. A practical piece that is also a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Teak

Pair of Brass Walnut Shaped Nut Cracker, Spain 1970’s
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful pair of brass walnut shaped nut cracker, manufactured in Spain in 1970’s. Really very decorative objects, placed on a table and also very practical when the walnut...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Cast Iron Coal Powered Iron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic icon from the last century. Once used in every household, now its cherished for its simplicity and beauty. Cast in it's lid is the ancient symbol of Rome, She wolf with her b...
Category

1870s Italian Primitive Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Danish Modern Screw Nut Cracker 1970s
By Quistgaard Tjorn, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly cool and functional Danish modern screw nut cracker by Dana Plast. This piece is cool and brings a cool, minimal retro feel with its aesthetic. Utilitarian and chic. Mid...
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Plastic

Cast Iron Swage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron Industrial swage block used by blacksmiths machinists for shaping iron. Made in USA, circa 1920s.
Category

1920s American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Swage
Cast Iron Swage
H 18 in W 18 in D 5.5 in
Cast Iron Figure Of A Seated Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Large heavy seated male dog. Well cast with nice details.Seated on a plinth base.
Category

Mid-19th Century European Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Figure Of A Seated Dog
Cast Iron Figure Of A Seated Dog
H 21.5 in W 10 in D 14.5 in
American Cast Iron English Setter Doorstop, Circa 1890
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron freestanding English setter doorstop resting on foliage motif base, Late 19th Century.
Category

1890s American American Empire Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Screw Type Nut Cracker
Located in San Diego, CA
A very functional Danish modern screw type nut cracker in bright yellow plastic, circa 1970s. The nut cracker is in very good vintage condition and measures 3"W x 5.75"D x 1.75"H. #...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Plastic

Danish Modern Screw Type Nut Cracker
Danish Modern Screw Type Nut Cracker
H 1.75 in W 3 in D 5.75 in
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provenance: This set was owned by then president of the Historic Broadmoor Resort, Charles L. Tutt II, for his home in Colorado Springs. That home was given to the Colorado College a...
Category

20th Century Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Catchall Vide-Poche with Greyhound Whippet Dog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A substantial metal catchall vide-poche with greyhound whipped dog sculpture, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century. Base is round with 'running' cast greyhound whipped dog sculp...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Art Deco Chrome Nut Bowl with Built-in Cracker by Chase Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard to find Art Deco chrome nut bowl with built-in screw cracker by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The design features a solid walnut base and stem holding a round chrome bowl and...
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Chrome

Recent Sales

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
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
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

Georg Jensen 830 Silver Nut Crackers No. 134
By Johan Rohde
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen 830 silver nut crackers no. 134 Can also be used as a Lobster Cracker. Hand-forged
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.
Category

19th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

19TH C. IRON SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER
19TH C. IRON SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER
H 6.25 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
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
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century American cast iron Labrador nut cracker whose tail activates the
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Walnut

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.
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Iron

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
Located in London, GB
pyramids, light arches and incense smokers. Over the years the nut cracker has become one of the Classic
Category

1920s German Folk Art Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

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
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
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
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

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

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
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

Linton Dog Nut Cracker
Linton Dog Nut Cracker
H 4.73 in W 1.97 in D 11.82 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
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Wood

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
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

Cast Iron German Shepherd Nut Cracker
Cast Iron German Shepherd Nut Cracker
H 5 in W 4.88 in D 8.5 in
Betel Nut Bowl Cracker
Located in Bedford, NY
SPACE IN BOWL. BRASS BETEL NUT CRACKER
Category

19th Century Antique Nut Cracker

Betel  Nut  Bowl    Cracker
Betel  Nut  Bowl    Cracker
H 7 in Dm 17 in
Rare Frosted Glass Double Hands Dish; Holyrood Glass & Boston Fair, 1875
By John Ford & Co Holyrood Glassworks 1
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
, candy, nut, mint or berry dish; even a flower float and, thanks to Avon, a soap dish. According to
Category

1870s Scottish High Victorian Antique Nut Cracker

Materials

Glass

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

Original Antique Nut Cracker
Original Antique Nut Cracker
H 7.49 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 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
Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Nut Cracker

Antique Rooster Nutcracker
Antique Rooster Nutcracker
H 6 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Nut Cracker", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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.