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Lot 41:
Description
A trio of vintage and antique collectible items. The first item is a decorative model cannon, featuring a stepped cast brass barrel mounted on a dark-stained wooden naval-style carriage. The carriage is fitted with four movable wooden wheels and held together with metal pins. The second item is a large manual lever-action nutcracker, constructed from polished hardwood handles joined by a brass pivot plate. It features inset serrated metal jaws, possibly made of steel or iron, designed to grip and crack shells. The third item is a children’s picture block puzzle, consisting of six wooden cubes with lithographed paper overlays. When assembled, the blocks depict a historical half-timbered building, possibly a traditional English inn or tavern. These blocks are housed in a wooden storage tray with a sliding lid. No manufacturer’s marks or signatures are visible on any of the three items.
Nutcracker length: 38 cm
Cannon length: 20 cm.
Condition report:
The items show varying degrees of age-related wear. The lever-action nutcracker is in good functional condition with minor surface scuffing and wear to the hardwood consistent with use. The model cannon shows a natural aged patina to the brass barrel and minor dust and surface wear to the wooden carriage. The picture block puzzle shows significant wear; the lithographed paper on the blocks and box exhibits foxing, staining, and some surface loss. The wooden storage box has a sliding lid that is currently detached at one edge and shows signs of splitting.
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