Special Museum Pieces

The museum displays many unique nutcrackers that have a story to tell.  It may be that they are made of unusual materials, show superb craftsmanship or come from an unlikely place.  It may be that they are one of a kind or considered very rare. It may be that they were designed by or for a special person.  It may be that they have a unique design or it may be that they crack the nut in a very different way.  We think these pieces are very special, and hope you enjoy reading about them, and seeing them in person the next time you visit the museum.

This beautifully carved Swashbuckling Pirate definitely has a mean look, but he shows gentleness with his little dog made of ivory. This nutcracker is striking with the unusual combination of walnut and ivory.  Although the design is typically Russian, this nutcracker was crafted in France in 1870. Find this guy in the ivory section of the museum the next time you visit!

Although the nutcrackers featured in this "special" section are amazing, we can't possibly list them all on our website since there are many dating back hundreds of years. On your next visit to Leavenworth be sure to stop by and see them all.