Vintage Pharaoh Nutcracker King Tut Cleopatra Huge

RARE. Circa 1963.

Dimensions:

OH: 38”, OW: 12”, OD: 17-3/8”

Figure’s Height: 33”

Base Height: 5”.

History:

We have been told this item was created as a store display for Macy’s in 1963 to commemorate the opening of the movie Cleopatra with Liz Taylor & Richard Burton.

Description:

Charming, cool and just plain fun. One of a kind. Large, heavy, hand carved wooden nutcracker in the form of a Pharaoh on his stacked/step pyramid base. Hand painted, his headdress being in glitter his loincloth and base being in stucco. Fully polychromed. The back of his headdress operates his mouth. His staff and standard are removable from his hands. Standard Pharaonic processional pose, very authoritative and regal. Definitely an attention getter and conversation piece. Three applied cartouches (one is for King Tut, don’t know the others) across the base and one on his staff/standard. The base is heavy pine and particleboard. A real collector’s piece.

Condition:

Does show some minor aging to the finishes, but overall EXCELLENT CONDITION.

Unmarked.

Weight:

30 lbs.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you call Craters & Freighters of Atlanta, 819 Pickens Industrial Dr. Ste. 1, Marietta, Georgia 30062, Phone:  678-819-5502, Toll Free:  888-474-9671, Fax:  678-819-5506; email: atlanta@cratersandfreighters.com for your quote to have this very scarce item crated; and safely shipped to you in continental America from zip code 30342. They are a well known and reputable company that deals with antiques etc for many of the major and smaller auction houses, ebay furniture sellers, etc.

You can also check at www.CratersandFreighters.com.

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