VICTORIAN CAST IRON NOVELTY DOG NUTCRACKER, PATENTED 273480

VICTORIAN CAST IRON NOVELTY DOG NUTCRACKER, PATENTED 273480

• Beautiful original Victorian cast iron nutcracker in the shape of a dog.
• Made in two halves, with central horizontal screw, the tail acts as a lever to open and close the dogs mouth and crack nutshells.
• Embossed text on handle reading ‘MADE IN ENGLAND’, with other side reading ‘PATENT No. 273480’.
• Measuring approximately 23cm in length (including handle tail), and 10cm tall (at tallest point).
• Piece in good condition, nice patina to the cast iron metal – PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR CONDITION.
• A lovely collectable Victorian piece, which would look beautiful in any home or on display.