19th c. Victorian Brass Cat Nutcracker c.1890 Paintings DATE OF MANUFACTURE c1920-50

DATE OF MANUFACTURE c1920-50

CREATOR Sportier Paris

Life preservers

This piece was designed by New York native Lee Bernay who worked in India in the 1960s

The leather has faded with age and the strap has split but is not completely broken

19th c. Victorian Brass Cat Nutcracker c.1890 Paintings DATE OF MANUFACTURE c1920-50ABOUT This is an original Victorian era solid brass cat nutcracker. The tail opens the mouth for the nut to be cracked and is in good working order. "Made in England" is stamped on the tail. This piece has retained its original finish and has the appropriate finish. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1890s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 5. 25 in. W 3. 5in. D 1. 25 in. HISTORY