Mid-Century Wooden Nutcracker Man curated home decor Large enough to feel substantial

Large enough to feel substantial but small enough to fit anywhere (or to carry with you from room to room

I believe it is an old saddle maker’s vise —it would have been attached to a bench with a lever below

The cups measure 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/2" across at rim and 3 1/8 across at handle

applied on the surface of a woven bamboo or wood object

Mid-Century Wooden Nutcracker Man curated home decor Large enough to feel substantialWhen I was growing up, my grandfather once gifted us grandchildren each a bag of walnuts, which we had no interest in until my aunt cracked one open to reveal that he had filled each one with a $5 bill, at which point we couldn't reach for the nutcrackers fast enough. This terrific vintage one, German or Danish I am not sure, would have made a great accompaniment to that great gift, or would make the perfect gift for a party host! The nutcracker