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Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
17-Jul-2018
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Description:
A rare 19th century novelty nutcracker, featuring the head of Chancellor Bismarck. One handle terminating with the head of Mars, (Roman god of war) and the other with Minerva (Roman goddess of strategic warfare), each handle featuring their symbols, eagle, armour, etc and an owl, scales of justice, etc. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
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Price:
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Category:
Oriental: Zother