Yew carved and incised Nutcracker


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Yew, Probably Irish,19th century, Lever mechanism,with a carved primative Squirrel with a bushy tail and holding/eating a nut.
Unbeleivable, Ultimate Patination.
2 hole spacings, in one lever, for adjustment of big or small nuts.
Decorative incised images on the wood looks like plants and flowers.
very good condition.

Height: 
7.5 inches
Price: 
£1750