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Rare English Mechanical Victorian Silver Plated Nutcracker 1891 Antique
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Rare English Mechanical Victorian Silver Plated Nutcracker 1891 Antique

19th century
Sold 2 December 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A wonderful rare English Victorian silver plate nutcracker. It is marked with the British registry design number for 1891. It has been superbly designed and is in full working order. It is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. All the silver plate is original and complete with minimal tarnish. It measures approx. 3 inches (7.4cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.5cm) across by 1 inch (2.6cm) tall and weighs 122 grams. A very well designed high quality rare example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Plated Nutcracker to the Victorian era.

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SA1109881
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32934
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A wonderful rare English Victorian silver plate nutcracker. It is marked with the British registry design number for 1891. It has been superbly designed and is in full working order. It is in super condition being free from dings splits and repairs. All the silver plate is original and complete with minimal tarnish. It measures approx. 3 inches (7.4cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.5cm) across by 1 inch (2.6cm) tall and weighs 122 grams. A very well designed high quality rare example.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Plated Nutcracker to the Victorian era.

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SA1109881
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A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare English Mechanical Victorian Silver Plated Nutcracker 1891 Antique

Archive II A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle. View II
Archive III A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle. View III
Archive IV A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle. View IV
Archive V A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle. View V
Archive VI A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle. View VI
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Archive VIII A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle. View VIII
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A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle.
RARE ENGLISH MECHANICAL VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED NUTCRACKER 1891 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1109881
A close-up studio shot of a Victorian silver-plated mechanical screw nutcracker featuring turned side columns and a central threaded spindle.
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  • ObjectNutcrackers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver plated metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCentral threaded screw, Turned side columns, T-bar handle

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Victorian mechanical kitchenalia comprises functional household items engineered with moving parts, such as screws, levers, and gears, reflecting the periods fascination with industrial innovation in domestic life.

Victorian nutcrackers were traditionally crafted from cast metals such as brass, iron, or white metal, frequently finished with a silver plate, alongside pieces carved from dense hardwoods like boxwood or walnut.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate manufacturing marks, weight consistent with solid base metals beneath worn silver plating, and natural signs of ageing such as subtle tarnishing and fine surface scratching.

Antique kitchenalia can be displayed on open shelving, within glass cabinets, or arranged thoughtfully on a sideboard to introduce historical texture, metallic contrast, and curated character to contemporary spaces.

Silver plated items should be cleaned gently using a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the finish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the delicate plating, and stored in a dry environment.
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