S/5644 Antique Treen 18th Century Pear Wood Nutcracker

An interesting 18th century nutcracker in solid pear wood, of two halves when opened that have a circular recess for the nut and protruding turned handles to activate pressure. The whole has an excellent pale colour and patination.

Sold 2¼ in. (6 cm.) Wide
10½ in. (26.5 cm.) Deep
2 in. (5 cm.) High
English Circa 1760