251 - A SET OF TWO INDIAN 18TH CENTURY NUT CRACKERS

A SET OF TWO INDIAN 18TH CENTURY NUT CRACKERS A pair of 18th-century Indian metal nutcrackers, likely for areca nuts. Decorated with chased grooves on the surface. The two arms swiveling to allow for chopping open the nuts. Dimensions: Longest Nut Cracker Length: 6 in. (15.3 cm.) Condition: Good with expected signs of wear. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.