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A Finely Carved and Chunky Black Forest Wood Nutcracker in the Form of a Clenched Fist Circa 1880 to 1900
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Finely Carved and Chunky Black Forest Wood Nutcracker in the Form of a Clenched Fist Circa 1880 to 1900

1900 - 1920
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A finely carved and chunky Black Forest novelty wooden nutcracker in the form of a clenched fist holding a nut lovely patina. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Black Forest Fist Nutcracker to the 1900s.

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SA715782
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Description
A finely carved and chunky Black Forest novelty wooden nutcracker in the form of a clenched fist holding a nut lovely patina. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Black Forest Fist Nutcracker to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA715782
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 late 19th-century carved brown wood nutcracker in the form of a clenched hand holding a nut.
A finely carved and chunky Black Forest wood nutcracker in the form of a clenched fist Circa 1880 to 1900
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A late 19th-century carved brown wood nutcracker in the form of a clenched hand holding a nut.
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Originating primarily in Switzerland and Germany during the 19th century, Black Forest carvings became famous for detailed hand-carved representations of wildlife, foliage, and figurative forms crafted by skilled artisans.

Victorian and 19th-century nutcrackers were typically hand-carved from dense local hardwoods such as linden, walnut, or beechwood, selected for structural integrity to withstand crushing pressure.

Authentic period pieces exhibit precise hand-chisel marks, natural wood grain variations, functional screw-thread or lever mechanisms, and aged surface patination rather than uniform machine finishing.

Small decorative treen objects function well as tactile curiosities when styled on a sideboard tray, within a bookshelf arrangement, or alongside traditional desk accessories.

Carved wood items should be kept away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity, cleaned gently with a dry bristle brush, and occasionally treated with natural beeswax paste.
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