Antique Nestor Alligator Nutcracker in Nickel-Plated Brass

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.

Circa 1910s-1920s.

Approximately 8" in length.

Plated brass.

Hinge.

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

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

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