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19th Century French Pocket Nutcracker
Located in Paris, FR
and singular nutcrackers made of wood or iron. The abundance of nuts in this country drew the
Category
Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Screw Nutcracker France
Located in Paris, FR
and singular nutcrackers made of wood or iron. The abundance of nuts in this country drew the
Category
Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Nutwood
Tiffany Sierling Silver Antique Nutcracker
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Bedford, NY
Antique nutcracker - Rare Tiffany sterling silver nutcracker...
English King pattern--Made in the
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20th Century American Edwardian Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Sterling Silver
Onion Pattern Nutcracker 19 Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Onion pattern nutcracker, porcelain,19 century
Good condition.
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1880s Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Miller Lever Nutcracker for Walnuts
Located in Paris, FR
This nutcracker features a grotesque, caricature-like figure of a miller.
Its form of pliers, with
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Beech
18th Century Man with Wig Lever Nutcracker for Hazelnuts
Located in Paris, FR
and singular nutcrackers made of wood or iron. The abundance of nuts in this country drew the
Category
Mid-18th Century French Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Boxwood
Set of 3 Iron Alligator Nutcrackers, England, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Set of Three Figural Alligator Nutcrackers in Cast Iron. The Tails Lift to Open the Jaws. Stamped
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Early 20th Century English Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Iron
Georg Jensen Beaded Nutcracker/Lobster Cracker #255 in Silver and Steel
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen beaded nutcracker/lobster cracker #255 in silver and steel. Measures 15 cm / 5 29/32
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
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
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1920s American Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Iron
Two Whimsical Iron Nutrackers in the form of Crocodiles, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
Two Whimsical Iron Nutcrackers in the from of Crocodiles,
Both Inscribed “Nestor, Made in
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19th Century English Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Iron
Ormolu-Mounted Pair of Roller Figures, Kpm Berlin 1765
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Weinheim, DE
[roller] green=crow. It is a bird of the same size as the ‘nucifraga caryocatates’ [Eurasian nutcracker
Category
18th Century German Rococo Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Bronze
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 favorite nut? The aged brass finish along with the copper rivet adds to its country Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Nutcrackers
Brass Lady Leg Nutcracker
Located in Stamford, CT
Brass Lady Leg Nutcracker. We have a large assortment available.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Cast Iron Dog Nutcracker
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Antique English cast iron dog nutcracker.
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Metal
Antique Molded Brass Big Dog Nutcracker
Located in Pau, FR
Antique brass big dog (St Bernard) nutcracker, circa 1900, features a tail lever mechanism that
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Nutcrackers Made in Italy, circa 1930s
Located in Milano, Italy
Pair of unusual Natural Brass Nutcrackers with a symmetrical carved lion head. Made in the North of
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Nutcrackers
Materials
Brass
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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, 2022Original 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, 2022Nutcrackers 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, 2022Nutcrackers 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.
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