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Large 19thc Black Forest Walnut Nutcracker
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Large 19thc Black Forest Walnut Nutcracker

19th century
Sold 22 September 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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A really superb 19thc walnut? Carved " black forest" nutcracker.

Dating to the mid 19thc measuring an impressive 24cms h, this is a beauty.

In perfect condition with no breaks or repairs.

The pictures tell the story and as always offered at our normal realistic price

A wonderful addition to any " treen" collection

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Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Black Forest Walnut Nutcracker to the 19th Century.

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Description
A really superb 19thc walnut? Carved " black forest" nutcracker.

Dating to the mid 19thc measuring an impressive 24cms h, this is a beauty.

In perfect condition with no breaks or repairs.

The pictures tell the story and as always offered at our normal realistic price

A wonderful addition to any " treen" collection

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Black Forest Walnut Nutcracker to the 19th Century.

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SA1207097
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism. SOLD22 SEP 26
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Archive I A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism. SOLD22 SEP 26

Large 19thc Black Forest Walnut Nutcracker

Archive II A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism. View II
Archive III A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism. View IV
Archive V A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism. View VI
Archive VII A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism. View VII
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A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism.
LARGE 19THC BLACK FOREST WALNUT NUTCRACKER
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A hand-carved dark walnut nutcracker depicting a figurative hooded character with a lever mechanism.
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  • ObjectNutcrackers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative carving, Lever mechanism, Hooded character, Hand-carved texture

This nineteenth-century Black Forest nutcracker takes the form of a hand-carved figurative character wearing a pointed hood. Fashioned from walnut, the dark brown timber displays a rich patina with detailed hand-carved textures across the smiling face, clothing, and long lever handle. The mechanism operates via a hinged lever design concealed beneath the upper torso. Standing at 24 cm high, the object exhibits no breaks or repairs. Display this treen piece atop a gentleman's library desk, a living room sideboard, or a cabinet of curiosities as a striking decorative focal point. The utilitarian antique integrates easily into both traditional and eclectic interiors, offering a tactile conversational accent for any surface display.

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Black Forest wood carvings originated in Switzerland during the early nineteenth century, primarily centered in the Brienz region. Artisans developed a tradition of carving functional household items, including nutcrackers, boxes, and clock cases, featuring detailed figurative motifs, foliage, and regional wildlife.

These items were predominantly hand-carved from dense regional hardwoods such as walnut, linden wood, or pearwood. They feature simple mechanical lever mechanisms integrated directly into the sculpted torso or limbs of the figure to apply pressure to nuts.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-carving through subtle variation in gouge marks, deep undercutting, and natural patination in crevices. The wood often exhibits age-appropriate darkening and surface wear around handle areas, distinct from modern cast or machine-routed reproductions.

Figurative wood carvings function as sculptural curiosities on a sideboard, mantlepiece, or open bookcase. They introduce texture and historical interest when grouped with leather-bound books, brass accents, or natural ceramic vessels.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry brush to clean detailed crevices without abrading the surface. Apply a high-grade clear beeswax polish sparingly to maintain moisture in the timber, and position the object away from direct sunlight, radiators, or damp environments.
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