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

English carved wooden "flintlock" pistol snuff box c.1800, handle carved as a dog biting another animal, chip off lid to snuff compartment but doesnt detract.

Scandanvian carved wood cup and cover c.1900

Carved wooden Bull dog nutcracker, 19th century, glass eyes, lever mechanism

Carved wooden Bull dog nutcracker, 19th century, lever mechanism, glass eyes.

Carved yew wood nutcracker of a peasant woman,19th century, screw mechanism, facetted base, fine patination, heavy weight, chips to nose,apron,base and loose thread (not as bad as it all sounds) a goo

Carved wooden dog nutcracker,19th century, lever mechanism

Carved wooden dog nutcracker, 1930's, lever mechanism, lovely pleasing form and carving.

Carved wooden figural nutcracker of a man, 19th century, lever mechanism, slight damage to upper lip.

Carved wooden Owl nutcracker,19th century, lever mechanism, glass eyes, unusual model, damage to the beak and one ear.