Antique Nutcracker Collection
92 Lot Collection
A single-owner collection of nutcrackers ranging in age from the antique brass and treen nut crackers of the 18th century through to those of the modern era. The collection has been meticulously logged and labelled. Remarkably, this was the collector's second collection of nutcrackers, the earlier collection having been sold to museums in America and Germany.
An attractive example of one of the many nutcrackers included in the collection being sold at auction in Honiton by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood.
For many people, it is often an ambition to have a lifetime collection of their favourite things, but for the owner of this antique nutcracker collection, this was their second collection!
After selling their first collection to museums in Germany and America, their passion for collecting nutcrackers continued, leading to them building up this second diverse collection of nutcrackers, which is now being offered for sale.
This nutcracker collection has been carefully and individually logged and labelled with dates and details of each specimen. The collection is a unique opportunity to see the wide range of antique brass and treen nut crackers of the 18th century as well as the variations of materials and styles of the modern age.
Some of the most attractive pieces are those of the 19th century that were produced in Germany and Austria, with skilfully carved bear's, dog's and goat's head mechanisms that were popular with the Victorians.
Lots from the Collection
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A collection of commercial nut crackers, including 'Handy Dandy' type and others.
Estimate: £60 - £80
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A collection of American nut farmers commercial nutcrackers, including 'Dexter Nut Cracker', 'Thompson Adjustable' and others.
Estimate: £60 - £80
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A collection of Pecan nutcrackers and four 20th Century plastic screw type nutcrackers.
Realised: £40
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A collection of 20th Century lever type nutcrackers.
Estimate: £40 - £60
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A novelty Margaret Thatcher nutcracker and a collection of 20th Century lever type nutcrackers.
Estimate: £40 - £60
Realised: £35
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Five various ship's helm treen table top nutcrackers.
Estimate: £80 - £100
Realised: £75
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A collection of anvil and lever type treen bowl table top nutcrackers.
Estimate: £100 - £120
Realised: £80
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A collection of 20th Century cast iron dog and squirrel nutcrackers and others.
Estimate: £100 - £120
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Ten various 20th Century cast iron dog nutcrackers.
Estimate: £100 - £120
Realised: £90
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Five various metalware crocodile nutcrackers.
Estimate: £60 - £80
Realised: £60
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