Vintage Mid-Century Solid Brass Walnut Nutcracker

Vintage Solid Brass Nutcracker Walnut Shape - Mid 20th Century

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This solid brass nutcracker is a representative example of mid-20th-century European decorative metalwork. The object features a naturalistic design that emulates the morphology and texture of a walnut (Juglans regia).

Object History: During the 1950s, the production of cast brass kitchen utensils gained great popularity in Europe, especially in Italy and the United Kingdom. These objects combined mechanical functionality with an ornamental aesthetic inspired by nature, intended for formal table service of the era.

Details and Condition:
- Period: 1950s.
- Technique: Cast brass with manual finishing.
- Size: Length: 15.5 cm (6.1 inches); Width: 5 cm (1.9 inches); Height: 4.5 cm (1.7 inches).
- Material: Solid brass.
- Condition: Very good state of preservation. It features a natural patina consistent with the aging of the metal. The hinge mechanism works correctly without significant play.

Application and Value: A piece of interest for collectors of antique kitchen utensils or for integration into mid-century or refined rustic interior design projects.

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Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.