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A Rare and Delightful Carved Wood Nut Cracker
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Rare and Delightful Carved Wood Nut Cracker

19th century
Description

A superb and delightful carved wood nut cracker in the form of a nautilus shell with a dark deep rich patina, a very tactile object

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Nut Cracker to the 19th Century.

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SA1183470
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Description
A superb and delightful carved wood nut cracker in the form of a nautilus shell with a dark deep rich patina, a very tactile object
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Nut Cracker to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183470
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A hand-carved dark wood nutcracker featuring a stylized shell motif head and a fluted handle.
A rare and delightful carved wood nut cracker
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A hand-carved dark wood nutcracker featuring a stylized shell motif head and a fluted handle.
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A carved wooden nutcracker, historically classified as treen, is a functional household object crafted from dense timbers using screw or lever mechanisms to crack nut shells.

These implements were predominantly carved from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, or fruitwood, which provided the structural strength required to withstand pressure without splitting.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut internal screw threads, smooth patinated wear on contact points, and visible hand-tooling marks rather than machine carving.

Position the item on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf alongside brass ornaments, leather-bound books, or ceramic vessels to add textural depth.

Keep the timber clear of direct heat sources and apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish periodically to protect the grain and maintain the patina.
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