19th c. Victorian Brass Cat Nutcracker c.1890 Paintings Gustav Brueckmann

Gustav Brueckmann

This piece was designed by New York native Lee Bernay who worked in India in the 1960s

This is an original pair of leather wrapped military binoculars

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Milk Glass

The leather has faded with age and the strap has split but is not completely broken

19th c. Victorian Brass Cat Nutcracker c.1890 Paintings Gustav BrueckmannABOUT This is an original Victorian era solid brass cat nutcracker. The tail opens the mouth for the nut to be cracked and is in good working order. "Made in England" is stamped on the tail. This piece has retained its original finish and has the appropriate finish. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1890s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Brass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 5. 25 in. W 3. 5in. D 1. 25 in. HISTORY