Nutcracker

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Nutcracker

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.799

Description

Nutcracker, shield shaped threaded handles: C and S curved ridged steel sections pinned to steel hinge; stamped mark on inside of handle: anchor, "GORHAM".

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Gorham Manufacturing Company

Date made

circa 1900

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7/8 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (2.2 x 4.4 x 17.1 cm)

Material

silver, Steel

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Tarnished wear on handles.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Cross Hall