Antique Treen 19th Century Ash and Oak Nutcracker

Object Description

A well carved screw type nutcracker, having a tapered octagonal ash handle. The top comprises of an oak clenched fist with the hand holding a walnut, with the opposite side open to receive the nut. The whole has an excellent colour and patination.

French/Swiss

Object Literature

An almost identical one is illustrated in the Art and Character of Nutcrackers by Arlene and George Wagner on page 72.

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