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Antique Cast Iron Dog Nutcracker – L.A. Althoff Mfg Co Chicago – Early 1900s Figural Kitchen Tool
$195.00 USD
Early 20th-century cast iron figural dog nutcracker manufactured by L.A. Althoff Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois. This unique antique kitchen tool features a detailed standing dog mounted on a cast iron base with a tail lever mechanism used to crack nuts.
To operate, a nut is placed in the dog’s mouth and the tail is pressed downward, applying leverage to crack the shell. Pieces like this were popular household novelty tools during the early 1900s and are now sought after by collectors of antique kitchenware and cast iron figural items.
The underside is clearly marked:
“THE L.A. ALTHOFF MFG CO INC CHICAGO ILL”
This example retains its original casting with natural age patina and wear consistent with over 100 years of age.
Features
Authentic early 1900s cast iron kitchen tool
Figural dog lever-style nutcracker
Marked L.A. Althoff Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois
Heavy cast iron construction
Decorative and functional antique collectible
A great addition for collectors of antique cast iron, vintage kitchen tools, or dog themed collectibles.