A rare, early nutcracker in the likeness of Napoleon.

A rare, early nutcracker in the likeness of Napoleo.Unmarked. 19th century. Thuringia, probably Catterfeld.Unmarked. 19th century. Thuringia, probably Catterfeld.Wood, painted; toe tips made of bread dough. H 29.5 cm.Saber added. Bibliography: Catalog of the Altonaer Museum in Hamburg: “Erzgebirge ‘King Nutcracker’ Made of Nuts and the Secret of Cracking Them.” Hamburg 1993, p. 98, featuring an illustration of a comparable piece from Catterfeld, dated after 1813.Caricature-like depiction of a soldier in a blue uniform.Saber added. Bibliography: Catalog of the Altonaer Museum in Hamburg: “Erzgebirge ‘King Nutcracker’ Made of Nuts and the Secret of Cracking Them.” Hamburg 1993, p. 98, featuring an illustration of a comparable piece from Catterfeld, dated after 1813.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

Estimate:£512.38

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