Key References:
Gentle, R., & Feild, R., 1994. Domestic Metalwork 1640 – 1820. Antique Collectors’ Club.
Crawforth, A., 2004. Nutcracks in pictures. JAMS Vol 12.
Heidenreich, A., 2003. Nutcrackers: shape and history. K.Wohlfahrt
Lindsay, J. Seymour., 1970. Iron and Brass Implements of The English House. Alec Tiranti Publ. (revised reprint of 1927 edn publ. Medici Society).
Materials: Brass. Dimensions: length 10 cms. Place of Origin: England. Date: early 18th century. Maker: unknown. Present Location: Nutcracker Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. Explanation: It was a long established custom for nuts to be...
Materials: Brass. Dimensions: length 8.6 cms, diameter 2 cms. Place of Origin: France. Date: 18th century. Maker: unknown. Present Location: Nutcracker Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. Explanation: A thumbpiece shaped as a heart and an...
Materials: Steel. Dimensions: length 11.5 cms. Place of Origin: France. Date: late 18th century. Maker: unknown. Present Location: Nutcracker Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. Explanation: This finely made piece demonstrates one particular feature typical to...
Materials: Iron. Dimensions: length 9 cms. Place of Origin: England. Date: late 18th century/early 19th century. Maker: unknown. Present Location: Nutcracker Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. Explanation: The tobacco stopper or a tamper became a...
Materials: Bronze. Dimensions: length 9 cms. Place of Origin: Germany? Date: late 15th century. Maker: unknown. Present Location: Nutcracker Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. Explanation: Nuts, particularly almonds, played an important role in the medieval...
Materials: Brass. Dimensions: height 5 cms, diameter 2 cms. Place of Origin: England or The Netherlands. Date: late 17th century. Maker: unknown. Present Location: Nutcracker Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. Explanation: Nutcrackers are traditionally thought...
Materials: Brass. Dimensions: length 7.8 cms. Place of Origin: England. Date: 1676. Maker: unknown. Present Location: Nutcracker Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania. Explanation: The screw’s thumbpiece is made in the form of an arched crown,...
Material: Steel Dimensions: Length: 11.5cm / 4 ½in Place of Origin: Possibly Italy Date: 17th century Maker or Retailer: Unknown Present Location: Private collection Explanation: This pair of nutcrackers is made of steel, with...
