1520465

French Breton Wooden Man Nutcracker Signed 19C #1520465

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French Breton Wooden Man Nutcracker Signed 19C #1520465
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Incredible J. Martin Nutcracker</em></td>
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This is a wonderful French antique Breton Man style figural nutcracker by the famous maker J. Martin. This item is deeply carved in relief; the man has an expressive face, long hair and is attired in bloomer style breeches, a wide belt and pointy wooden shoes. The nutcracker opens front to back; inside the legs is inscribed J. MARTIN and RENNES (a town in northwest France). The mouth opens to hold nuts; he has his lower teeth! Dimensions (in inches): 7.1 H X 1.9 D X 1.6 W. Weight: 5.1 Oz. No restorations; the figural carving is in fair condition with two large chips missing, a ¾ inch at the back right hat brim, and ½ inch tip of the front right shoe. Sold as is as described. Shipping and Insurance by USPS Priority Mail within the U.S. is $10.00. Thanks for your interest!
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#: 07330</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Fair, 2 Chips as noted</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Circa Late 19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:France</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:J. Martin</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:7.9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:1.1</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:1.9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:0.3</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:French Breton Wooden Man Nutcracker Signed 19C</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Breton Style Wooden Carving</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Expertly Carved Hardwood</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Wooden Figural Nut Cracker </td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Palm Beach Gardens, Florida</td></tr>
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