Skip to product information
1 of 12

Vintage Cast Iron Dog Nutcracker, St Bernard

Vintage Cast Iron Dog Nutcracker, St Bernard

Regular price $85.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $85.00 USD
Sale Sold out

Lift the tail and his mouth opens to take a nut, press it down and the jaws close and crack it. The whole tool is one elegant lever. The cast fur texture is nicely done for a working object, and the patent number stamped on the tail dates it precisely rather than approximately.

Dimensions
8.5 in. L 3.75 in. H 1.5 in. W
Surface
Original cast iron surface with age patina. Check the recesses for surviving nickel plating or gilding, as many examples of this pattern were originally plated
Primary Material
Cast iron
Period
Vintage
Date
Circa 1928 to 1940s. The patent was granted in 1928, which is a hard dating floor. This design cannot predate it
Origin
England
Style or Movement
Interwar English figural kitchenware
Also Known As
figural nutcracker, dog nutcracker, table nutcracker
Maker, Mark, or Attribution
Unattributed English foundry
Marks
Stamped MADE IN ENGLAND and PATENT No. 273480 to the tail. The worn 2 can read as a 5, but the documented number for this nutcracker is 273480
Construction or Technique
Single cast lever mechanism, the tail acting on the hinged jaw

Good antique condition and in full working order, with the jaw action smooth and positive. Honest age related wear and patina throughout. Please review all photographs closely, as they form part of this description.

Shipping & Returns

All antique and vintage items are shipped from our warehouse in Bluffdale, Utah. Each piece is carefully packed by hand using archival materials and custom crating when necessary.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on the size and weight of the item. Local pickup is available at the AMD Warehouse.

Furniture is the exception. Because of size and weight, furniture shipping is quoted separately rather than calculated at checkout. Send a DM on Instagram or email austynmariedesign@gmail.com for a quote, or arrange your own shipping from the warehouse.

All sales of antique and vintage items are final due to their unique, one-of-a-kind nature. Illuminé candles and The Collector's Guide may be returned within 14 days of delivery if unopened and in original condition.

If your piece arrives damaged, please photograph the damage immediately (including packaging), contact us within 48 hours at austynmariedesign@gmail.com, and do not discard any packaging.

Read the full return and shipping policy

Important Info About Antique & Vintage

Every antique and vintage item we carry has lived a life before arriving in your home. These are not factory-made products. They are objects with history, character, and the marks of time.

Age-appropriate wear, patina, minor imperfections, and signs of previous use or repair are inherent to antique and vintage items and are not considered defects. These characteristics are part of what makes each piece unique and are often what give it its beauty and value.

We describe the condition of each piece as accurately as possible in the listing. If you have specific questions about a piece before purchasing, please reach out. We are always happy to provide additional photos or details.

Colors may appear slightly different on screen due to monitor settings and photography lighting. We do our best to represent each item accurately.

Descriptions, dates, attributions, materials, and measurements are provided in good faith and reflect our best assessment based on research, physical examination, and the information available to us. Antique and vintage pieces often carry incomplete or unverifiable histories. Where a detail is an assessment rather than a confirmed fact, it is identified as such. Measurements are approximate. All items are sold as-is, with the photographs and condition report governing.

View full details