Iron Lion Head Nutcracker

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Posted by 2008seery

17 years ago

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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

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Price Paid (If known) box lot 50.00

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