Iron Lion Head Nutcracker

By 2008seery, 2 July, 2008
Description

This is a very well builts strong nutcracker with a fierce crowned lion's face on each side. It is magnetic so it is in the iron family. There is a slight bronze or copper pateen left in the creases of this piece. The only visible marking is an S or a 5 on the top of the lions crown. Since it comes from a collection of very old European (German mostly) antiques, I am guessing it is also an Eupopean antique.

Category
Metalware
Medium
iron or cast iron
Distinguishing marks
lions faces and a slight brass pateena shine left
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
6 inches long 1 1/4 wide
Date Period
old
Weight
8 oz
History
I bought this in a box lot at an estate auction. The owners were of German herritage. They had a lot of WWII German stuff and a lot of european pottery and glassware.This was in his collection. He was a WWII German Vet
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
box lot 50.00
For Sale?
No
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