Carved nutcracker from 1706 stars in our pick of five auction highlights

ATG’s weekly selection of items that caught bidders’ eyes includes a rare 18th century fruitwood nutcracker carved as a standing figure that tripled estimate in North Yorkshire.

1. Fruitwood nutcracker from 1706 – £6000

Screw-action nutcrackers, typically carved in boxwood or …

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