Nice Unusual Heavy Cast Brass Figural Nutcracker Squirrel Eating Nuts on Branch

Description: Vintage Unusual Cast Brass Heavy Figural Squirrel Nutcracker For Your Nutcracker or Squirrel Related Collection-SquirrelNutCracker2 Details Description: This is very unusual and interesting heavy cast brass figural nutcracker. This nutcracker is in the form of a squirrel standing on a tree branch eating with both hands. The body of the squirrel arched over the branch with his head and hands above the branch represents the spot where a nut would be introduced to be cracked. The handles of the cracker are the tree branch ending in a hinge or pivot just past the squirrel. The cracker has a rounded opening below the head of the squirrel with a flat portion opposite the head on the other handle where the nut would fit within. Very nice and interesting nutcracker, which in our opinion is not that well cast. The hinge is intact and works by opening the two handles and separating the branches and placing the nut between the squirrel's head and the flat base below it then squeezing the handles together thus cracking the nut. Very nice! The nutcracker has a pivot or a hinge at one end with has a pin that appears to be made of copper. The squirrel is cast in a fashion to show its general shape but does not show details of its face. Be that as it may, this is a nice piece worthy of a spot in your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: Uncertain but most likely mid to late 1900s (mid to late 20th century). Origin: Purchased at an estate sale in southeastern Pennsylvania. Size: The piece measures ~5 1/8" long, is ~1 1/4" at its widest, and ~1 7/8" at its highest point. The piece weighs almost 8 ounces. Maker: Unknown. Marks: Unmarked. Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: Just a very interesting and unusual cast brass nutcracker to add to your collection. Condition: The nutcracker is very good condition with no breaks or repairs. The piece has several minor surface scratches, some spots of residue from brass cleaner, some spots of oxidation, and a few minor stained spots. The hinge is intact and works the way it should. Although it is our opinion that the piece is not that well cast it still works and looks good. It is all original but could possibly be cleaned to bring it to its original brass look but we leave that to the discretion of the new owner. Please see photo for additional condition information. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for careful shipping & handling based on Zip Code. Contact us for world-wide international shipping & handling charges. It is our policy to declare the full item price on customs forms. The shipping charges quoted do not include possible customs fees, these are the responsibility of the buyer. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay, based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad. We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale, timing of payment, and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Skippack, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-15T14:40:39.000Z

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