Bidspirit auction | Three Vintage and Antique Domestic
Three Vintage and Antique Domestic Items including a Model Cannon, a Lever-Action Nutcracker, and a Picture Block Puzzle - 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.