This antique cast iron dog nutcracker was made by the Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company of Meriden, CT.

Founded in 1852, they patented 238 designs including tables, lamps, candlesticks, match safes, etc…and were well known for both the artistic merit and the high quality of their pieces.

This cast iron dog figure nutcracker is one of their wonderfully novel items with a practical purpose. This dog’s tail lifts to open his mouth. Just place a nut inside, push the tail back down and the nut cracks with one try!

This hard-working canine is cast in two pieces, and joined by 4 original screws that are visible only on the underside of the base.

It measures 5 1/2″ tall x 9″ long x 5″ wide. It has the numbers 24L on the dog and 24H on the handle, and it is in excellent working condition.

Popular during the early- to- mid 1900’s. This dog shows equally well in a kitchen or as a decorative piece on your mantel.

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