Price
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19th Century Fruitwood Nutcracker.
A pleasing 19th century French screw type fruitwood nutcracker of traditional form, having a main section that has a circular opening to receive the nut, with a screw section having a flat thumb piece for ease of use. Eating hazel nuts was a popular past time at functions and theatrical performances in the late 18th and 19th centuries. The whole has a pleasing honey colour and patination.
Similar examples are illustrated in Treen for the Table by Jonathan Levi on page 166.
French Circa 1860.
Dimensions
5 in. (12.5 cm.) Wide 1½ in. (4 cm.) DiameterStock number
S/5563The BADA Standard
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