Nutcracker - .800 silver

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Inés Fernández
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Selected by Inés Fernández

Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.

Estimate  € 100 - € 150
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€7
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€6
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€3

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Antique nutcracker with embossed .800 silver handles decorated with floral motifs and gilt-metal jaws, weighing 135 g and in good used condition.

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Antique French Style Nutcracker with Embossed Solid Silver Handles – 17 cm

An antique table nutcracker (quebra-nozes) featuring relief-embossed solid silver handles decorated with refined French-style floral sprays and scrollwork.

The upper cracking mechanism and hinge are crafted from gilt metal/brass with textured interior jaws for gripping nuts.

Specifications & Details:Item Type: Antique Nutcracker

Material: Solid Silver handles with gilt metal / brass cracking jaws

Decoration: Embossed floral motifs and foliage on the handles; diamond-lattice texture on the crushing surfaces

Length: 17.0 cm
Total Gross Weight: 135g

Condition: Good antique condition with normal signs of age and use. Silver handles retain clear relief details, with expected patina and surface tarnish on the metal working section. The hinge mechanism functions smoothly.

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Antique French Style Nutcracker with Embossed Solid Silver Handles – 17 cm

An antique table nutcracker (quebra-nozes) featuring relief-embossed solid silver handles decorated with refined French-style floral sprays and scrollwork.

The upper cracking mechanism and hinge are crafted from gilt metal/brass with textured interior jaws for gripping nuts.

Specifications & Details:Item Type: Antique Nutcracker

Material: Solid Silver handles with gilt metal / brass cracking jaws

Decoration: Embossed floral motifs and foliage on the handles; diamond-lattice texture on the crushing surfaces

Length: 17.0 cm
Total Gross Weight: 135g

Condition: Good antique condition with normal signs of age and use. Silver handles retain clear relief details, with expected patina and surface tarnish on the metal working section. The hinge mechanism functions smoothly.

Sent via UPS with tracking number

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
135 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
0 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
PortugalVerified
1139
Objects sold
90.32%
Private

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