Lot 031 - Antique Wood-Handled Nutcracker With Brass Hardware, Bent Brass Spring Band, And Aggressive Brass Jaws, 9-3/4" L Magicbymax and Francis Blake in Portland

and Francis Blake in Portland

USA by the Revere Camera Company

This antique powder jar has a great label on it that reads "Eastman's Poudre Asachet Verona Violette

and oxidation consistent with age

various discoloration

Lot 031 - Antique Wood-Handled Nutcracker With Brass Hardware, Bent Brass Spring Band, And Aggressive Brass Jaws, 9-3/4" L Magicbymax and Francis Blake in PortlandAntique nutcracker featuring two turned wood handles connected by a bent brass spring band secured with three brass slotted screws on each side. The tool is fitted with aggressive brass jaws designed for cracking hard shelled nuts. Clear period construction with mixed wood and brass components.