Hobart Nutcracker

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Hobart Nutcracker

Entry/Object ID

NU 2023.337

Description

A black, cast iron nutcracker. The base of the nutcracker is circular, with a cylindrical, mostly open center on a skinny stand. There is a two-sided handle on the top that, when turned, raises and lowers the crushing mechanism.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Robert Welch Designs

Date made

1964

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

On sticker on the bottom of nutcracker

Transcription

DESIGNED AND MADE BY ROBERT WELCH. CHIPPING CAMPDEN ENGLAND.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Printed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Nutcracker

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Food Extracting

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Preparation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

6-3/4 in

Diameter

5-3/8 in

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Cast iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good