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A Finely Carved Wood Black Forest Nut Cracker Depicting a Fist
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A Finely Carved Wood Black Forest Nut Cracker Depicting a Fist

19th century
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A well carved wood Black Forest nut cracker modelled as a hand clenching a nut and marked Flegere good patina and very tactile. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request

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 Black Forest Nut Cracker to the 1880s.

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SA801199
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Description
A well carved wood Black Forest nut cracker modelled as a hand clenching a nut and marked Flegere good patina and very tactile. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing.
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International Shipping A shipping quote is available on request.
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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 Black Forest Nut Cracker to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA801199
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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Archive I A dark brown hand-carved wooden screw-action nutcracker shaped as a clenched fist.

A Finely Carved Wood Black Forest Nut Cracker Depicting a Fist

Archive II A dark brown hand-carved wooden screw-action nutcracker shaped as a clenched fist. View II
Archive III A dark brown hand-carved wooden screw-action nutcracker shaped as a clenched fist. View III
Archive IV A dark brown hand-carved wooden screw-action nutcracker shaped as a clenched fist. View IV
Archive V A dark brown hand-carved wooden screw-action nutcracker shaped as a clenched fist. View V
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A dark brown hand-carved wooden screw-action nutcracker shaped as a clenched fist.
A finely carved wood Black Forest nut cracker depicting a fist
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A dark brown hand-carved wooden screw-action nutcracker shaped as a clenched fist.
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  • ObjectNutcracker
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBlack Forest
  • MaterialCarved Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsClenched fist, Threaded screw handle, Carved cuff motif
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Black Forest nutcracker, dating from 1880, takes the form of a carved wooden hand clenching a nut. The piece is fashioned from warm brown timber with a rich patina, displaying a tactile finish. Detailed relief carving defines the clenched fist, fingers, and a carved cuff motif above a fluted, turned handle with decorative mouldings and a threaded screw handle. Visible details include a visible wood grain, minor red pigment traces within the crevices of the hand, and subtle tooling marks. The object measures 15.5 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this functional antique suits a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or a gentleman's library display. The tactile screw-action mechanism allows it to function as a decorative desk object or a traditional parlor tool.

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Originating predominantly in Brienz, Switzerland, during the nineteenth century, Black Forest woodcarvings became popular souvenirs for European Grand Tour travellers. Craftsmen produced highly detailed decorative utilitarian objects, including screw-action nutcrackers featuring realistic figurative and floral designs.

Carvers primarily utilized dense native hardwoods such as linden, beech, walnut, and pearwood. These woods allowed for sharp, intricate detail while providing the structural strength needed to endure the pressure of mechanical screw mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature crisp, hand-carved detailing with visible chisel marks, natural timber grain, and a patinated finish from age. Mechanical components, such as wooden screw threads, should show evidence of hand-tooling rather than modern uniform machine cuts.

Folk art wooden objects serve as engaging tactile accents when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or curated sideboard trays. Pairing carved timber pieces with minimalist ceramics or brass accents highlights their organic texture and historic craftsmanship.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry brush to clean within carved crevices. To maintain the timber finish and prevent drying, apply a light coat of natural beeswax polish periodically, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or immersion in water.
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