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19th Century Double Faced Nutcracker
Located in Paris, FR
singular wooden carved nutcrackers. The abundance of nuts in this country drew the imagination and the
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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Wood

Fine male nutcracker (19th century)
Located in Paris, FR
Nutcracker with cage, representing a fine and smiling character, dressed in a fitted coat, combed
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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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Wood

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...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

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Pearl, 18k Gold

18th-19th Century Lion Screw Nutcracker for Hazelnuts
Located in Paris, FR
and singular nutcrackers made of wood or iron. The abundance of nuts in this country drew the
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Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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Wood

19th Century Grotesque Figure Screw-Nutcracker for Walnuts
Located in Paris, FR
and singular nutcrackers made of wood or iron. The abundance of nuts in this country drew the
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Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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Walnut

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
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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Brass

19th Century Group of Nutracker
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Victorian and Edwardian nutcracker Collection England 1860 1910.
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19th Century Antique Nutcrackers

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Wood

Magnificent Victorian Silver Gilt Dessert Service
By Martin Hall
Located in London, GB
pair of grape scissors, a large cake serving knife and fork also with 2 pair of matching nutcrackers
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1870s English Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver

Nutcracker
Located in Pawtucket, RI
British 1920's iron nutcracker. Hinged jaw ,sharp teeth.signed to body.Manufactured by Nestor.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Nutcrackers

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Iron

Solid Brass English Nutcracker
Located in Houston, TX
Solid brass English nutcracker. A whimsical and functional piece to add to your collection. Made in
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Early 20th Century English Antique Nutcrackers

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Brass

Brass Court Jester / Pierrot Nutcrackers
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic early 20th century British nutcrackers in the form of court jesters or Pierrots. Generally
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

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Metal

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
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19th Century French Antique Nutcrackers

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Boxwood

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Nutcrackers, 1811
By Joseph Willmore
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
nutcrackers; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique George V die cast
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1810s British George III Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Nutcrackers

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Brass

Anitque cast iron dog Nutcracker Ca.1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The nutcracker is not only functional, but also decorative. You can use it to crack nuts, or
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Early 1900s British Romantic Antique Nutcrackers

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Iron

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

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Wood

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
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1920s French Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver Plate

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
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Nutcrackers

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Steel

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
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

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Brass

Evald Nielsen Number 14 Nutcracker in Hammered Silver and Stainless Steel
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen number 14 nutcracker in hammered silver and stainless steel. 1920s. Two nutcrackers
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1920s Danish Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver, Stainless Steel

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
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Nutcrackers

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Metal

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
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1880s German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

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Walnut

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

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Silver Plate

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

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Wood

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

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Birch

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

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Iron

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
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

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Walnut

Antique Silver Plated Carved Antler Dessert Set - Made Circa 1880
By William Briggs and Co.
Located in London, London
shears, and 2 pairs of nutcrackers, all presented in the original box. Each knife measures 8"(20cm
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1880s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver Plate

Antique Victoran Cased Silver Plated Nut Cracker Pics Set, 19thC
Located in London, GB
Barraclough & Sons Leeds and C1880 in date. The quality set comprising of a pair of reversible nutcrackers
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1880s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver Plate

Nachtstucke - Rare Book Engraved by Alfred Kubin - 1913
Located in Roma, IT
of the novella The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, on which Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet The
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Early 20th Century Symbolist Antique Nutcrackers

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Paper, Engraving

Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons, Antique Edwardian
By John Round Son Ltd. 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces. The solid silver nutcracker
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver 234-Pieces Cutlery Set 12 Persons Oriol Barcelona In Showcase
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
different parts / 2 nutcrackers Total weight of all cutlery parts: ca. 13500 Gramms / ca. 475.20 OZ / ca
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1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver

19th Century Superb Victorian 57 Piece Fish and Dessert Canteen Cutlery
By S. Roberts Co William Bateman
Located in London, GB
fish knives 12 dessert forks 12 dessert knives Two Berry Spoons Two pairs of nutcrackers Two Nut
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1890s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
handles together with a set of four berry spoons, two pairs of nutcrackers, a pair of grape scissors, a
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1880s English Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver Plate

Nutcracker, 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptured wood nutcracker in the shape of a mans head. Very humoristicallly designed and carved
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19th Century Antique Nutcrackers

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Driftwood

Antique English Brass Nutcracker Alligator
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English brass nutcracker alligator.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Nutcrackers

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Brass

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
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1870s Italian Antique Nutcrackers

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Wood

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
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1910s English Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver, Sterling Silver

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. The little
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Nutcrackers

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Aluminum

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
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Nutcrackers

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

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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Wood, Paint

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
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Nutcrackers

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Walnut

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
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1890s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

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Enamel, Iron

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

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Wood

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
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1890s European Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers

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Softwood

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
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

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Wood

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

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Porcelain

Boxed Fruit Set Forks Knives Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Etc, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, two pairs of nutcrackers, a pair of grape scissors, etc. The interior is finished in plush royal
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1870s English Victorian Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver Plate

Bronze Lady Leg Bottle Opener and Nutcracker Mid-Century Modern Metal Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1920s bottle opener and nutcracker. Nice addition to your room or just for use at
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers

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Bronze

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 of only the best quality and condition Black Forest antiques then this bear nut crac...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

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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
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Nutcrackers

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Walnut

English Sheffield / Walker Hall 100-Piece Flatware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Carved knives-4 knives rest-2 nutcrackers claps-1 sugar tongs-1 fish carver-1 soup ladle-1 gravy spoon-1
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1830s English Antique Nutcrackers

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Silver

Court Jester Nutcracker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful and timely court jester nutcracker. Perfect for the holidays ! Heavy, solid brass
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nutcrackers

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Brass

Georg Jensen Nutcracker
By Georg Jensen, Harald Nielsen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sterling silver and stainless steel nutcracker by Georg Jensen in the Pyramid pattern. Designed
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Nutcrackers

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Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Rare Ridgway Dish Nutcracker
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Ridgway leaf shaped dish with side handle and gilded border, painted with the Nutcracker
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Early 19th Century English Antique Nutcrackers

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Antique Nutcrackers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique nutcrackers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique nutcrackers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique nutcrackers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique nutcrackers made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique nutcrackers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Georg Jensen, Collins Cook and Collins Co are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Nutcrackers?

Antique nutcrackers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $630, while the lowest priced sells for $50 and the highest can go for as much as $5,457.
Questions About Antique Nutcrackers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    Nutcrackers originated in Germany, where they represent good luck and protection for homes. They were available in a variety of forms, but the personas of soldiers and kings were the most popular. Find a range of vintage nutcrackers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Nutcrackers come in many different designs, including the common handheld vise-grip nutcrackers and others that work on a screw system. Usually made of metal or wood, nutcrackers are associated with Christmas and first appeared centuries ago. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern nutcrackers from some of the world’s top sellers.