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A Rare Antique Man in the Moon Nutcracker
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A Rare Antique Man in the Moon Nutcracker

1900 - 1920
Description

A rare early 20th Century Folk Art carved wood 'man in the moon' nutcracker, hinged at the jaw for the cracking mechanism.

Well detailed and a tactile novelty collector's piece in very good condition.

Length 14.5cm (closed)   Width 4.3cm.  Depth 11cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Moon Nutcracker to the 1910s.

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Description
A rare early 20th Century Folk Art carved wood 'man in the moon' nutcracker, hinged at the jaw for the cracking mechanism.

Well detailed and a tactile novelty collector's piece in very good condition.

Length 14.5cm (closed)   Width 4.3cm.  Depth 11cm

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Branching Out Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Moon Nutcracker to the 1910s.

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Archive I A dark brown carved wooden nutcracker shaped like a crescent moon with a human facial profile carved into the inner curve.

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A dark brown carved wooden nutcracker shaped like a crescent moon with a human facial profile carved into the inner curve.
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A man in the moon nutcracker is a functional wooden treen object carved into a crescent moon form featuring a carved facial profile, utilising a hinged lever mechanism to crack nut shells.

Historically, dense hardwoods such as boxwood, walnut, fruitwood, and oak were selected for their strength and ability to withstand mechanical pressure during use.

Authentic pieces display smooth surface patination from long-term handling, hand-carved tool marks, natural wear around the joint pivot points, and signs of aged timber grain.

Position the carving on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table alongside muted metallic accents and leather-bound books to create visual texture.

Clean the surface periodically with a soft dry cloth and apply clear beeswax polish to protect the timber, keeping the object away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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