Antique Nestor Alligator Nutcracker in Nickel-Plated Brass
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Antique Nestor Alligator Nutcracker in Nickel-Plated Brass

Code: mi10000


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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PLEASE NOTE: Kana will be BACK IN THE OFFICE as of TUESDAY 07/01,

BUT I will not be back in the Office until MONDAY July 7th,

So we will be keeping the Yellow Notification up through JULY 4th Weekend!!

As I still have MOST of our Military Artifacts and SOME of our LE Badges with me on the Road, so there could be delays in shipping!!

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We look forward to serving your collecting needs, Ron & Kanae

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1910s-1920s alligator-shaped nutcracker from the 1910s-1920s. This nutcracker's oft-repeated design was originally patented by the British company, Nestor. The details on the alligator are fine, from his scaly segments to his well-formed teeth to his scallop-shaped "claw" feet. This dashing reptile is equally content at rest or cracking a nut between his jaws.

VINTAGE: Circa 1910s-1920s.

SIZE: Approximately 8" in length.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass.

ATTACHMENT: Hinge.

MARKINGS: NESTOR MADE IN ENGLAND under back portion; serial number RD. 699159 under chin.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a decorative antiques collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay LAAEX2/11 SLDEX11/14 SDJX6/15

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The nutcracker shows some light wear with small spots of tarnish and is in fine working condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.