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What are the different types of nutcrackers?
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Nutcrackers come in many different designs, including the common handheld vise-grip nutcrackers and others that work on a screw system. Usually made of metal or wood, nutcrackers are associated with Christmas and first appeared centuries ago. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern nutcrackers from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Ornate Metal Nutcracker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage metal nutcracker is a small sculptural object, cast in a heavy, organic form with richly modeled surfaces.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Danish 19th Century Brass Nutcracker
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique Danish brass nutcracker.
Category
Antique 1880s Danish More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Antique Lincoln Imp Nutcracker in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A so-called Lincoln Imp nutcracker in patinated brass. This particular example was made in England circa 1870-1900.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Barware
Materials
Brass
An antique wooden nutcracker - France early XXth
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent antique wooden nutcracker, a true piece of folk art from the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Wood
$349 Sale Price
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Danish 18th Century Brass And Wood Nutcracker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th Century brass and wood nutcracker.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Brass
Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous late Victorian Black Forest Nutcracker beautifully carved with a fabulous rich dark colour and good bright patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
