Lot 033 - Vintage Carved Folk Art Wooden Nutcracker Depicting A Human Head, 8" H

Lot 033 - Vintage Carved Folk Art Wooden Nutcracker Depicting A Human Head, 8" HA vintage carved folk art wooden nutcracker depicting a human head with stylized facial features. The nutcracker is hand carved from dark stained wood and features a hinged jaw mechanism operated by a handle extending from the back of the head. The carving includes incised details for eyes, nose, mouth, and hair. The piece functions as a lever style nutcracker with the nut placed between the open jaws. The nutcracker exhibits wear including surface

who was pathologist to Cincinnati Hospital and lecturer on pathological anatomy in Miami Medical College

Features the “This Book Belongs To” page filled in by a child named Tom

including examples by Gibson Art Co

” depicting a man’s progression from infancy through youth

• Emerald Brand Senna Leaves box with original contents

when glass ampules were standardized for dosage control and portability

but that case is in critically poor condition and is not really usable

All parts appear to be there

including surface wear to the painted metal body

The collection includes numerous beach scenes with people wearing period swimwear

Key included

Auburn wig is a later replacement and not original to the doll