Nutcracker
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron
Measurements
95 x 80 mm; 230 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24822
Summary
Cast iron nut cracker with four decorative feet (with screw holes) and hinged lever with five grooves (for placing nut in) on underside which correspond to five grooves in the top of the base.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.