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Gnome type lever mechanism, 19th century nutcracker, figural man with a pointed hat split beard and drooping moustache.Slightly unusual model tips of hat and one beard off and on again.

Carved Yew screw mechanism nutcracker of a hand holding what appears to be a nut, 19th century.Chips to handle and a restored crack to body.

Carved wooden 19th century Monkey nutcracker, probably from a set of three of which this is "hear no evil". Screw mechanism, good patination, a few chips to base.

English Yew Figural Nutcracker, 19th century, screw mechanism.Bearded man wearing a tricorn hat. Lovely patination and condition, minor blemish to handle and a minute nick to the hat.

Bouquet of Flowers or Nuts in their shells and leaves nutcracker, 19th century, screw mechanism, probably cedar wood. Nice colour and condition.

Carved wooden figural nutcracker, 19th century, screw mechanism, chip to foot and top of screw.

Double Headed figural Yew nutcracker, 19th century, screw mechanism, small chip to hat and foot.

Turned Beech nutcracker, early 19th century, waistcoat pocket sized for hazels.

Bentwood Yew nutcracker, made from one piece of wood bent in half using the natural spring of the timber. Probably English, 19th century.