A handsome piece of Victorian kitchen history, this reversible lever nutcracker is as functional as it is beautiful.
Crafted with solid steel jaws and warm, honey-toned turned wood handles with steel finials, this tool was made to last generations. The double-sided design features graduated teeth to crack everything from hazelnuts to walnuts and the classic reversible lever mechanism that collectors love.
The wood has a rich patina with lovely age wear, and the steel shows light surface age consistent with its 100+ years. Fully functional and sturdy — perfect for display in a farmhouse kitchen, styling on a bar cart, or actual use during the holidays.
A timeless, tactile tool from the era when kitchenware was made to be both useful and beautiful.
Details:
• Age: Circa 1890s - 1920s, English
• Material: Solid steel jaws, turned hardwood handles
• Length: Approx. 6-1/2" long