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Nutcrackers of many types have been used through the centuries. At first the nutcracker was probably strong teeth or a hammer. The first metal nutcracker dates from the third or fourth century B.C. But by the nineteenth century, many elaborate and ingenious types were made. Levers, screws, and hammer adaptations were the most popular. Because nutcrackers are still useful, they are still being made, some in the old styles.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Nutcrackers | Half Walnut Shape | Metal, Screw-In Crusher, Germany, 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Lady’s Legs | Brass, 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Man | Standing, Wood, Carved, Hands In Pocket, Black Forest, c.1900, 8 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Monkey | Wood, Carved, Black Forest | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Old Woman With Bag & Umbrella | Wood, Carved, Black Forest, 7 x 2 x 4 1/2 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Pliers Type | Nickel Plated, Rope Design Handles, c.1890, 5 1/2 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Punch & Judy | Brass, England, 5 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Santa | Wood, Holding Blue Bag With Stars, 2002, 24 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Soldier | Wood, Musical, Box, 1982, 13 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Squirrel | Cast Iron, 4 1/4 x 5 x 2 In. | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Squirrel | Wood, Carved, Black Forest | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | William Shakespeare | Brass, Reeded Handle, | 2009 | | Nutcrackers | Wishing Well | Wood, Screw Top, Shells Fall In Well | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Cast Iron | Ball Ends, Pliers Type, 1940s | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Crossover Pliers | Nickel, Turned Handles, Convertible, Early 1900s, 5 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Walnut Shape | Metal, Goldtone, Hinge Opening | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Gendarme | Wooden, Paris, 3 x 6 In. | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Squirrel | Cast Iron, Leaf Shape Platform, Tail Is Handle | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Woman?s Legs | Brass, 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Woman | Seminude, Wooden, Left Leg Kicks Out, Engraved, 13 x 3 3/4 In. | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | William Shakespeare | Cottage, Brass, Pliers Type, Convertible, 1900, 5 In. | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Dog | Cast Iron, 2 1/2 x 12 In. | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Alligator | Cast Iron, Lift Tail, 13 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Dog | Saint Bernard, Lift Tail To Open Mouth, 5 1/2 x 14 In. | 2008 | | Nutcrackers | Dog | On Base, Nickel Plated, 11 In. | 2008 |
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