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Antique Nutcrackers

Vintage Antique Silver Nutcracker
Vintage Antique Silver Nutcracker

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 See all images.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Metal

Nutcracker with embossed silver handles
Nutcracker with embossed silver handles

Nutcracker with embossed silver handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Nutcracker with embossed silver handles. Metal: Silver.

Category

19th Century European Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver

Danish 19th Century Brass Nutcracker
Danish 19th Century Brass Nutcracker

Danish 19th Century Brass Nutcracker

Located in Vienna, AT

Antique Danish brass nutcracker.

Category

1880s Danish Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

Antique Lincoln Imp Nutcracker in Brass
Antique Lincoln Imp Nutcracker in 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 Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

Nutcracker with embossed and crimped silver handles
Nutcracker with embossed and crimped silver handles

Nutcracker with embossed and crimped silver handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Nutcracker with embossed and crimped silver handles.

Category

19th Century European Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver

An antique wooden nutcracker - France early XXth
An antique wooden nutcracker - France early XXth

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 Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Danish 18th Century Brass And Wood Nutcracker
Danish 18th Century Brass And Wood Nutcracker

Danish 18th Century Brass And Wood Nutcracker

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish 18th Century brass and wood nutcracker.

Category

Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900

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 Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s
Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s

Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s

Located in Incline Village, NV

This copper-plated cast iron Santa Claus nutcracker was manufactured in England, circa 1880s.

Category

1880s English Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Iron

Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers by Collins & Cook, 1914
Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers by Collins & Cook, 1914

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

1910s British George V Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Folk Art Wooden Nutcracker - Early XXth century
French Folk Art Wooden Nutcracker - Early XXth century

French Folk Art Wooden Nutcracker - Early XXth century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Charming folk art nutcracker handcrafted from a solid log of wood, beautifully carved and hollowed while preserving its natural bark.

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Fruitwood

Cast Iron Figural Dog Nutcracker Late 19th Century
Cast Iron Figural Dog Nutcracker Late 19th Century

Cast Iron Figural Dog Nutcracker Late 19th Century

Located in San Mateo, CA

Early cast iron dog nutcracker. This nutcracker is a very fine casting and contains a lot of detail.

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe
19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm.

Category

19th Century European Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe
19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe

19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Nutcracker from Europe

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 15 cm Diameter: 5 cm.

Category

19th Century European Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Hardwood

WMF Decorative Enameled Table Bar Nutcracker, Germany, 1920s
WMF Decorative Enameled Table Bar Nutcracker, Germany, 1920s

WMF Decorative Enameled Table Bar Nutcracker, Germany, 1920s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Vienna, AT

A chromed table or bar nutcracker on an black/brown enameled bowl from the 1920s, executed by WMF - Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany.

Category

1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles
Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles

Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark. The brass cracker top glows and is balanced by the brass ends with petite ball tips.

Category

Late 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz, Switzerland A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head.

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Antique French Wooden Screw Press Nutcrackers
Set of Four Antique French Wooden Screw Press Nutcrackers

Set of Four Antique French Wooden Screw Press Nutcrackers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rustic group of four 19th century French screw presses, possibly nutcrackers hand crafted in mahogany and walnut in a sculptural form.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

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 picks.

Category

19th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Metal

Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900
Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900

Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900 A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head.

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Hardwood Nutcracker, European Folk Art
19th Century Hand-Carved Hardwood Nutcracker, European Folk Art

19th Century Hand-Carved Hardwood Nutcracker, European Folk Art

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 9.5 cm Diameter: 4.5 cm.

Category

19th Century European Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Hand-Carved Hardwood Nutcracker, European Folk Art
19th Century Hand-Carved Hardwood Nutcracker, European Folk Art

19th Century Hand-Carved Hardwood Nutcracker, European Folk Art

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Wooden Carved Treen Nutcracker, 19th Century Dimension: Height: 12 cm Diameter: 4 cm.

Category

19th Century European Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Hardwood

A wooden nutcracker depicting a friar, France 1870.
A wooden nutcracker depicting a friar, France 1870.

A wooden nutcracker depicting a friar, France 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Schiaccianoci in legno di nocciolo intagliato. I manici sono a forma di fuso a connettersi alla parte superiore. La scultura raffigura il busto di un monaco con tonaca e cappuccio. L...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker
Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker

Antique Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker

Located in San Francisco, CA

the hand-carved walnut bear with expressive gaze fitted with glass eyes; most likely from the Black forest area in the Swiss city of Interlagen

Category

1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Walnut

Original Antique Print of a Nutcracker, circa 1880, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of a Nutcracker, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of a Nutcracker, circa 1880, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of a Nutcracker Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.

Category

1880s English Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Paper

Antique Screw Press, English, Oak, Nutcracker, Bookbinder, Kitchen, Victorian
Antique Screw Press, English, Oak, Nutcracker, Bookbinder, Kitchen, Victorian

Antique Screw Press, English, Oak, Nutcracker, Bookbinder, Kitchen, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique screw press. An English, oak nutcracker, bookbinding or kitchen press, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Oak

Heavy Bronze Brass Metal Lady Leg Nutcracker Antique France 1910s
Heavy Bronze Brass Metal Lady Leg Nutcracker Antique France 1910s

Heavy Bronze Brass Metal Lady Leg Nutcracker Antique France 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1910s or older nutcracker. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart.

Category

1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Bronze, Brass

19th Century Carved Wooden Figural Nutcracker of Otto Von Bismarck
19th Century Carved Wooden Figural Nutcracker of Otto Von Bismarck

19th Century Carved Wooden Figural Nutcracker of Otto Von Bismarck

Located in Delft, NL

19th century carved wooden figural nutcracker of Otto Von Bismarck A wooden nutcracker with figural scene of Otto Von Bismarck In working condition, but shows some age wear The meas...

Category

19th Century European Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Early 20th Century Black Forest Nutcracker With Book
Antique Hand Carved Early 20th Century Black Forest Nutcracker With Book

Antique Hand Carved Early 20th Century Black Forest Nutcracker With Book

Located in San Diego, CA

The figure's mouth opens to crack nuts! Black Forest nutcrackers are typically made in Germany and Switzerland, and are considered folk art.

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Iron Nutcracker with Brass Accents and Turned Handles, Germany circa 1800
Iron Nutcracker with Brass Accents and Turned Handles, Germany circa 1800

Iron Nutcracker with Brass Accents and Turned Handles, Germany circa 1800

Located in Hamburg, DE

This beautifully aged iron nutcracker dates to around 1800 and most likely originates from Germany.

Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Iron

Spotted Nutcracker – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770
Spotted Nutcracker – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770

Spotted Nutcracker – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770

By Cornelius Nozeman, M. Houttuyn, J.C. Sepp

Located in Langweer, NL

Spotted Nutcracker – Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 This antique hand-coloured engraving, titled Caryocatactes, depicts the Spotted Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocata...

Category

Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Paper

Iron Nutcracker in the Shape of a Cockatoo, 19th Century, Poland
Iron Nutcracker in the Shape of a Cockatoo, 19th Century, Poland

Iron Nutcracker in the Shape of a Cockatoo, 19th Century, Poland

Located in Hamburg, DE

This rare and whimsical 19th-century nutcracker from Poland is crafted from solid cast iron and takes the form of a stylized cockatoo.

Category

Mid-19th Century Polish Belle Époque Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Iron

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

A folk-art nutcracker carved in oak wood. This is an elusive antique black forest nutcracker created in northern Europe, most probably in Germany or Switzerland back in the late 19t...

Category

Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Small Pair Of Antique Pistachio Nutcrackers, English, Brass, Georgian, C.1800
Small Pair Of Antique Pistachio Nutcrackers, English, Brass, Georgian, C.1800

Small Pair Of Antique Pistachio Nutcrackers, English, Brass, Georgian, C.1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small pair of antique pistachio nutcrackers. An English, brass hand tool, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.

Category

Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Nutcracker in Bronze and Brass, Floral Patterns, Late 19th Century
Art Nouveau Nutcracker in Bronze and Brass, Floral Patterns, Late 19th Century

Art Nouveau Nutcracker in Bronze and Brass, Floral Patterns, Late 19th Century

By Hector Guimard, Émile Gallé

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Nouveau Nutcracker in Bronze and Brass, Floral Patterns, Late 19th Century Antique French nutcracker made of bronze and brass, including 3 sizes for cracking different kinds of ...

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C
Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C

By Hukin & Heath

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut boxed twelve piece silver plated dessert service with maker marks for Hukin & Heath, circa 1880 in date. Comprising six...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver Plate

Pl. 33 Antique Bird Print of a Nutcracker & European Roller by Lejeune, 'c.1830'
Pl. 33 Antique Bird Print of a Nutcracker & European Roller by Lejeune, 'c.1830'

Pl. 33 Antique Bird Print of a Nutcracker & European Roller by Lejeune, 'c.1830'

Located in Langweer, NL

Le Rollier d'Europe.' (1. Nutcracker - 2. European Roller). This print originates from 'Oeuvres completes, - suivies de ses continuateurs Daubenton, Lacepede, Cuvier, Dumeril, Poiret...

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Paper

17 Antique Silver Plate Serving Utensils Forks Spoons Meat Fish Cake Knife
17 Antique Silver Plate Serving Utensils Forks Spoons Meat Fish Cake Knife

17 Antique Silver Plate Serving Utensils Forks Spoons Meat Fish Cake Knife

Located in Dayton, OH

Includes: Antiko 800 silver Munchen spoon 800 Silver pickle or olive fork Pear & Bacall Boston coin Silver spoon American Silver co reticulated cake server 1847 Rogers Bros. silv...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Metal

Antique Sterling Silver Nut Crackers by Mappin & Webb, London, 1920
Antique Sterling Silver Nut Crackers by Mappin & Webb, London, 1920

Antique Sterling Silver Nut Crackers by Mappin & Webb, London, 1920

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Condition This pair of antique silver nutcrackers is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Category

1920s English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture “Phoenician Dancer” by Demetre Chiparus
Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture “Phoenician Dancer” by Demetre Chiparus

Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Sculpture “Phoenician Dancer” by Demetre Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in London, GB

Many performers were professional ballet dancers, such as Lila Nicolska, Prima Ballerina of the Grand National Theatre of Prague where she had danced Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Petroushk...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wooden carvin nutckraker depicts a screaming man’s head, France 1880.
Wooden carvin nutckraker depicts a screaming man’s head, France 1880.

Wooden carvin nutckraker depicts a screaming man’s head, France 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Made out of hazel wood, the nutcracker simply depicts a screaming man’s head. The handle depicts a fish.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811
Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

Located in Langweer, NL

Glandarius (Jay) - NUTCRACKER. 4. C. Garrulus (Eurasian Jay) - GARRULUS. 5.

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Paper

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

This unique tool is a blend of scissors and nutcrackers, used to carve delicate shavings from the areca (betel) nut.

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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

This distinctive tool, combining elements of scissors and nutcrackers, was traditionally used to delicately carve shavings from the areca (betel) nut.

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Nutcrackers

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

This unique tool is a blend of scissors and nutcrackers, used to carve delicate shavings from the areca (betel) nut.

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Nutcrackers

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 of only the best quality and condition Black Forest antiques then this gnome nut cra...

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

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Nutcracker

Nutcracker, 1920

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H 9.65 in W 11.62 in D 0.4 in

Nutcracker

Located in Sydney, NSW

Chromolithograph of Nutcracker Antique Print Image Size 10.5cm x 17 cm

Category

1920s Academic Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Lithograph

Black Forest Bear Nutcracker
Black Forest Bear Nutcracker

Black Forest Bear Nutcracker

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H 6.5 in W 2 in D 3.5 in

Black Forest Bear Nutcracker

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Victorian antique German Black Forest wooden carved bear nutcracker.

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Treen Nutcrackers
Folk Art Treen Nutcrackers

Folk Art Treen Nutcrackers

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H 10.63 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in

Folk Art Treen Nutcrackers

Located in Folkestone, Kent

Very fine and rare pair of treen nutcrackers, carved in the form of caricatures of country gents.

Category

Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers
Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers

Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers

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H 1.5 in W 7 in D 1.5 in

Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers

Located in Stamford, CT

Classic early 20th Century British nutcrackers in the form of court jesters or Pierrots.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Double Faced Nutcracker
19th Century Double Faced Nutcracker

19th Century Double Faced Nutcracker

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H 7.09 in W 2.76 in D 2.37 in

19th Century Double Faced Nutcracker

Located in Paris, FR

The French art of handicrafts presented us until, circa 1850 with many admirable, valuable and singular wooden carved nutcrackers. The abundance of nuts in this country drew the imag...

Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Fine male nutcracker (19th century)
Fine male nutcracker (19th century)

Fine male nutcracker (19th century)

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H 10.63 in Dm 1.19 in

Fine male nutcracker (19th century)

Located in Paris, FR

Nutcracker with cage, representing a fine and smiling character, dressed in a fitted coat, combed by a three-cornered hat, hands put on the stomach.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Pearl Gold Nutcracker Brooch
Small Antique Pearl Gold Nutcracker Brooch

Small Antique Pearl Gold Nutcracker Brooch

Located in London, GB

It represents a pair of Nut Crackers holding a Pearl 'nut' The exterior of the nut crackers also acted as a grater and one can easily see the teeth in the illustration French eagl...

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts
18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts

18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts

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H 6.3 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in

18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts

Located in Paris, FR

The French art of handicrafts presented us, until approximately 1850, with many admirable, valuable and singular nutcrackers made of wood or iron. The abundance of nuts in this count...

Category

Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Grotesque Figure Screw-Nutcracker for Walnuts
19th Century Grotesque Figure Screw-Nutcracker for Walnuts

19th Century Grotesque Figure Screw-Nutcracker for Walnuts

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H 6.7 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in

19th Century Grotesque Figure Screw-Nutcracker for Walnuts

Located in Paris, FR

The French art of handicrafts presented us, until approximately 1850, with many admirable, valuable and singular nutcrackers made of wood or iron. The abundance of nuts in this count...

Category

Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Oxidated Brass Nutcrackers Made in Italy, circa 1930s
Pair of Oxidated Brass Nutcrackers Made in Italy, circa 1930s

Pair of Oxidated Brass Nutcrackers Made in Italy, circa 1930s

Located in Milano, Italy

Pair of unusual oxidated Brass Nutcrackers with a symmetrical carved lion head. Made in the North of Italy in the 1930s

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Group of Nutracker
19th Century Group of Nutracker

19th Century Group of Nutracker

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 2.37 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Group of Nutracker

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Victorian and Edwardian nutcracker Collection England 1860 1910.

Category

19th Century Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Victorian Silver Gilt Dessert Service
Magnificent Victorian Silver Gilt Dessert Service

Magnificent Victorian Silver Gilt Dessert Service

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Magnificent Victorian Silver Gilt Dessert Service

By Martin & Hall

Located in London, GB

It has 18, dessert spoons, 18 dessert forks, 18 dessert knives, 6 serving spoons with fluted bowls, a plain ladle, a sifter ladle, a pair of grape scissors, a large cake serving knif...

Category

1870s English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver

Nutcracker
Nutcracker

Nutcracker

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H 3 in W 16 in D 4 in

Nutcracker

Located in Pawtucket, RI

British 1920's iron nutcracker. Hinged jaw ,sharp teeth.signed to body.Manufactured by Nestor.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Iron

Solid Brass English Nutcracker
Solid Brass English Nutcracker

Solid Brass English Nutcracker

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H 7 in W 2 in D 2 in

Solid Brass English Nutcracker

Located in Houston, TX

Solid brass English nutcracker. A whimsical and functional piece to add to your collection.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers
Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers

Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers

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H 1.5 in W 7 in D 1.5 in

Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers

Located in Stamford, CT

Classic early 20th century British nutcrackers in the form of court jesters or Pierrots.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Metal

A Boxwood French Monk Nutcracker.
A Boxwood French Monk Nutcracker.

A Boxwood French Monk Nutcracker.

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H 8.5 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in

A Boxwood French Monk Nutcracker.

Located in Milan, IT

Made out of boxwood, the nutcracker simply depicts a monk standing and covering his face with the habit.

Category

19th Century French Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Nutcrackers, 1811
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Nutcrackers, 1811

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Nutcrackers, 1811

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive rare pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver nutcrackers; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique Geor...

Category

1810s British George III Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Harlequin Ballets Russes Solid Brass Nutcracker
Harlequin Ballets Russes Solid Brass Nutcracker

Harlequin Ballets Russes Solid Brass Nutcracker

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Solid brass Harlequin nutcracker fashion after the world fashion Ballets Russes. 5-1/2 inches in overall length, the piece depicts the face of a male Halequin on both upper sides of ...

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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

Anitque cast iron dog Nutcracker Ca.1900
Anitque cast iron dog Nutcracker Ca.1900

Anitque cast iron dog Nutcracker Ca.1900

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H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in

Anitque cast iron dog Nutcracker Ca.1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The nutcracker is not only functional, but also decorative.

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Early 1900s British Romantic Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Iron

Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker
Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker

Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker

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H 7.49 in W 1.97 in D 3.94 in

Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Bear Nutcracker

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A wooden carved bear head nutcracker, with glass eyes. Executed in Brienz, circa 1920.

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1920s Swiss Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Christofle, Paris - Novelty Walnut Nutcracker c.1920
Christofle, Paris - Novelty Walnut Nutcracker c.1920

Christofle, Paris - Novelty Walnut Nutcracker c.1920

By Christofle

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous novelty cast and silver plated nutcracker in the form of a Walnut. Lovely quality, to be expected from the world renowned Maison Christofle, fully marked and signed on th...

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1920s French Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver Plate

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED NUTCRACKER/IRON DOG ON BOARD
19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED NUTCRACKER/IRON DOG ON BOARD

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED NUTCRACKER/IRON DOG ON BOARD

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED CAST IRON DOG ON BOARD/NUTCRACKER W/MOVEABLE TAIL THAT OPENS MOUTH. GREAT OLD ORIGINAL PAINTED SURFACE.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Early 20th c. Turned Wood Nutcracker c.1940
Early 20th c. Turned Wood Nutcracker c.1940

Early 20th c. Turned Wood Nutcracker c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original steel nutcracker with turned wooden base and handle. Shown with life size hand model for scale.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Steel

Circa 1860 Period English Brass Tall Case Clock Form Nutcracker
Circa 1860 Period English Brass Tall Case Clock Form Nutcracker

Circa 1860 Period English Brass Tall Case Clock Form Nutcracker

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 period brass tall case clock form nutcracker, English. Victorian period. An unusual form for a nutcracker - a broken arch pediment tall case cloth.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

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.

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Black Forest Nutcracker in the Form of a Monkey, circa 1890
19th Century Black Forest Nutcracker in the Form of a Monkey, circa 1890

19th Century Black Forest Nutcracker in the Form of a Monkey, circa 1890

Located in Central England, GB

Hand carved black forest monkey nutcracker with original glass eyes. In excellent condition with good colour and patina.

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1880s German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc 19th C
Antique Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc 19th C

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc 19th C

By Harrison Fisher & Company

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Victorian walnut boxed thirty two piece silver plated dessert service of cutlery with maker marks for Harrison Fisher of Sheffield, and the retailers labe...

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1890s English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Black Forest Carved Nutcracker in the Form of a Man, 19th Century
Antique Black Forest Carved Nutcracker in the Form of a Man, 19th Century

Antique Black Forest Carved Nutcracker in the Form of a Man, 19th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

Antique folk art carving An extremely charming and characterful carving depicting an old man in a hat. When cracking a nut he talks to you. A useful piece of kit, tried and te...

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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Antique Erik Molin Swiss Carved Birch Old Man Nutcracker Figurine w Fish Tail 8"
Antique Erik Molin Swiss Carved Birch Old Man Nutcracker Figurine w Fish Tail 8"

Antique Erik Molin Swiss Carved Birch Old Man Nutcracker Figurine w Fish Tail 8"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Erik Molin (Swedish 1855-1933) hand carved birch nut cracker (Nötknäckare). Depicts an elderly man with moustache and monacle / eyepatch, wearing a double breasted coat and ...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Birch

Industrial Bookpress
Industrial Bookpress

Industrial Bookpress

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A patinated cast iron book press which could also be used as a nutcracker.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Iron

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 Nutcrackers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Silver Plated & Carved Antler Dessert Set - Made Circa 1880
Antique Silver Plated & Carved Antler Dessert Set - Made Circa 1880

Antique Silver Plated & Carved Antler Dessert Set - Made Circa 1880

By William Briggs and Co.

Located in London, London

., this striking, Antique Silver Plate Dessert Set, comprises 12 pair of dessert eaters with carved antler handles, a pair of serving spoons, a pair of grape shears, and 2 pairs of n...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver Plate

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

The quality set comprising of a pair of reversible nutcrackers and a pair of nut picks contained in its original blue leather case with blue silk velvet lined fitted case.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver Plate

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

This impressive service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces. The solid silver nutcracker indicates the high quality of the service; often nutcrackers would feature ...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver 234-Pieces Cutlery Set 12 Persons Oriol Barcelona In Showcase
Art Nouveau Silver 234-Pieces Cutlery Set 12 Persons Oriol Barcelona In Showcase

Art Nouveau Silver 234-Pieces Cutlery Set 12 Persons Oriol Barcelona In Showcase

By Spanish Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

The cabinet is standing on four legs with brass mountings to protect its feet. 234 pieces in total: Appetizer set: 12 small knives / 12 small forks Dinner set: 24 large knives / 2...

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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver

19th Century Superb Victorian 57 Piece Fish and Dessert Canteen Cutlery
19th Century Superb Victorian 57 Piece Fish and Dessert Canteen Cutlery

19th Century Superb Victorian 57 Piece Fish and Dessert Canteen Cutlery

By S. Roberts & Co & William Bateman

Located in London, GB

The complete set comprises: 12 fish forks 12 fish knives 12 dessert forks 12 dessert knives Two Berry Spoons Two pairs of nutcrackers Two Nut picks One Sugar spoon One Sug...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc
Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

The set consists of 12 pairs of silver plated fruit forks and knives with the most exquisite shaped mother of pearl handles together with a set of four berry spoons, two pairs of nut...

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1880s English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver Plate

Yiddish Theatre Cubist Costume Design 1924 Deco Color Field Modernism Broadway
Yiddish Theatre Cubist Costume Design 1924 Deco Color Field Modernism Broadway

Yiddish Theatre Cubist Costume Design 1924 Deco Color Field Modernism Broadway

Located in New York, NY

Aronson designed sets for the Metropolitan Opera and ballet companies, including the production of The Nutcracker choreographed by Mikhail Baryshnikov. He was also a non-theatrical a...

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1920s American Modern Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Nutcracker, 19th Century
Nutcracker, 19th Century

Nutcracker, 19th Century

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H 3.94 in W 6.7 in D 1.97 in

Nutcracker, 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

A sculptured wood nutcracker in the shape of a mans head. Very humoristicallly designed and carved.

Category

19th Century Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Driftwood

Antique English Brass Nutcracker Alligator
Antique English Brass Nutcracker Alligator

Antique English Brass Nutcracker Alligator

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English brass nutcracker alligator.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Brass

Fruitwood Italian Nutcracker, circa 1870
Fruitwood Italian Nutcracker, circa 1870

Fruitwood Italian Nutcracker, circa 1870

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H 6.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in

Fruitwood Italian Nutcracker, circa 1870

Located in Milan, IT

Made out of fruit wood, the nutcracker simply depicts a farmer who sows. The quality of sculpting and cure of each detail is superb.

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1870s Italian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Collins & Co. Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers
Collins & Co. Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers

Collins & Co. Antique Sterling Silver Nutcrackers

By Collins & Co

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 These exceptional antique silver nutc...

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1910s English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Squirrel Nutcracker, France, 1920s
Art Deco Squirrel Nutcracker, France, 1920s

Art Deco Squirrel Nutcracker, France, 1920s

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H 5.91 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in

Art Deco Squirrel Nutcracker, France, 1920s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Playful Art Deco nutcracker in the shape of a squirrel from the years around 1920.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Aluminum

English Art Deco Greyhound Nutcracker, 1928
English Art Deco Greyhound Nutcracker, 1928

English Art Deco Greyhound Nutcracker, 1928

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and highly collectable nutcracker made from solid cast brass in the form of a stylised Greyhound dog.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Nutcrackers

handcarved wood chamois nutcracker black forest 1920
handcarved wood chamois nutcracker black forest 1920

handcarved wood chamois nutcracker black forest 1920

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a wooden carved chamois head nutcracker, with glass eyes. executed in Brienz, ca. 1920.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920
Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920

Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920

Located in Vienna, AT

Nestor Nutcracker Cast-Iron Crocodile Alligator England, 1920 Very large and sculptural nutcracker made in England.

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Iron

Early German Antique Wooden Painted Nutcracker By Ulbricht
Early German Antique Wooden Painted Nutcracker By Ulbricht

Early German Antique Wooden Painted Nutcracker By Ulbricht

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic German Nutcracker Figure from the 1930's. This nutcracker features a charming guy with a black top hat and a long nose similar to Pinocchio.

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 18th Century Extraordinary Nutcracker, Italy, circa 1700
Early 18th Century Extraordinary Nutcracker, Italy, circa 1700

Early 18th Century Extraordinary Nutcracker, Italy, circa 1700

Located in Milan, IT

Made out of carved and sculpted walnut wood, the nutcracker depicts in the front a man in armor, a grotesque mask and an eagle.

Category

Early 1700s Italian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Walnut

English Antique Dog Nutcracker in Cast Iron circa 1890
English Antique Dog Nutcracker in Cast Iron circa 1890

English Antique Dog Nutcracker in Cast Iron circa 1890

Located in Leicester, GB

A gorgeous late Victorian cast iron dog nutcracker from England. The antique nutcracker comes in a handsome dog form.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Black Forest German Hand Carved Squirrel Mounted Wooden Nutcracker
Black Forest German Hand Carved Squirrel Mounted Wooden Nutcracker

Black Forest German Hand Carved Squirrel Mounted Wooden Nutcracker

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare antique German hand carved wooden nutcracker mounted with a squirrel made in the Black Forest and dating from around 1890.

Category

1890s European Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Softwood

19th Century English Treen Wood Hazelnut Nutcracker Hand
19th Century English Treen Wood Hazelnut Nutcracker Hand

19th Century English Treen Wood Hazelnut Nutcracker Hand

Located in Haarlem, NL

Exquisite little carved wooden utensil in the shape of a hand holding a nut. The nut is placed in the cavity and is then cracked by tightening the screw handle. The wood has a be...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Nutcracker and Bowl
19th Century Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Nutcracker and Bowl

19th Century Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Nutcracker and Bowl

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The softwood carved nutcracker and bowl are mounted on a rectangular wooden base raised on four ball feet.

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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Softwood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of an old man. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk.

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Wood

Jugendstil Nutcracker Jay by Wilhelm Neuhauser for Schwarzburger Werkstätten
Jugendstil Nutcracker Jay by Wilhelm Neuhauser for Schwarzburger Werkstätten

Jugendstil Nutcracker Jay by Wilhelm Neuhauser for Schwarzburger Werkstätten

By Schwarzburger Werkstätten 1

Located in Haarlem, NL

This big Eurasian Jay was a 1913/14 design by Wilhelm Neuhauser. It is also marked NEUHAUSER. Normally you find these nut cracking Jays in polychrome but this one is white to yellowi...

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1910s German Jugendstil Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Porcelain

Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc, 19th Century
Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc, 19th Century

Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The set consists of twelve pairs of silver plated fruit forks and knives with the most exquisite shaped mother of pearl handles, with engraved decoration, together with a pair of ber...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

Materials

Silver Plate

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