It has been a long time since we
posted new pictures, but here are some treasures that you
are sure to enjoy!!
First we show a Napoleon screw
nutcracker from France, circa 1820. Beautiful detailing
is shown in the carving.
Next we have a Praying Monk from
Italy, circa 1870. It is of hammerwood, and has a
beautiful golden glow.
Next we show an elegant 19th century
Ivory Screw, from France or Switzerland. We have several
similar nutcrackers in wood, but this is the first we
have seen in ivory.
Next is a carved nutcracker in the
shape of a Chinese. His pigtail is the lever to be used
for cracking the nut. Believed to be from Switzerland or
France, late 19th C.
Last we show a French Gunmental
Screw cage. This is similar to those shown in the
ironworks museum in Rouen, France. It is from the 17th
century and very rare.
The Nutcracker Museum is
handicap accessible.