Lot Essay
A similar nutcracker is illustrated in Jonathan Levi, Treen for the Table, 1998. pl. 12/11., p. 161.
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DATED 1667
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A CHARLES II BOXWOOD OR FRUITWOOD LEVER ACTION NUTCRACKER
DATED 1667
In the form of a man's face with hinged mouth, with inscription 'NICHOLAS KIRKE FECIT HOC: NVCI, FRINCIBVLVM. 1667'., a collection label inscribed 'COOPER' to the inside
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
On a modern stand (2)
DATED 1667
In the form of a man's face with hinged mouth, with inscription 'NICHOLAS KIRKE FECIT HOC: NVCI, FRINCIBVLVM. 1667'., a collection label inscribed 'COOPER' to the inside
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
On a modern stand (2)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.
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