English NUTCRACKER — Casse Noix, Mechanical, Brilliant
Cast Iron finished to look like Bronze — Dog Form — Stamped 'England' + 'Patent Pending'
A very rare early Mechanical NUTCRACKER in the form of a DOG. The handle is the dog's tail and when it is elevated or dropped, it activates the dog's mouth which is grooved to hold a 'Nut'. Very heavy in Cast Iron finished to look like Bronze and is beautifully detailed — eyes, ears, nose, hair, all over including the Screw on the side. Everything moves as if it were made yesterday. I say it is rare because normally these types of objects through use become damaged or broken. Everything is original. Tail is stamped as being made in 'England' & with 'Patent Pending' and a Patent #279483. Condition & Quality are excellent with no loose parts. Dimensions: 23.5cm (9.25") long x 9.5cm (3.75") tall.