Record ID: LVPL-314DB0
Object type: NUT CRACKERS
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete pair of cast copper alloy nut crackers, of Post Medieval (Late 18th Century) dating. The nut crackers consist of two identical parts hinged together at the top. The upper part is made up of two solid plates, which are sub semi-circular in section, with three flat areas decorated with foliate like decoration. The inside surface has four lines of triangular nicks designed to hold the nut in place. Below this is an ornately turned area with a repeating designs of plain collars either side of a collar decorated with frequent vertical lines. The 'handles' are located below the…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
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