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Nut cracker??
« on: Friday 19 April 13 20:33 BST (UK) »
Does anyone know what this is, I thought maybe a nut cracker, weighs 200gms.
Incase photo not clear enough its in the shape of a pair of legs!!
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Re: Nut cracker??
« Reply #1 on: Friday 19 April 13 20:37 BST (UK) »

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Re: Nut cracker??
« Reply #2 on: Friday 19 April 13 20:39 BST (UK) »
Yes it is a nutcracker. Just googled it and a few antique and vintage versions appeared.

Quite a novel way to crack your nuts!

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Re: Nut cracker??
« Reply #3 on: Friday 19 April 13 20:40 BST (UK) »
Try Ebay  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Brass-NUT-CRACKER-in-the-Shape-of-Womans-Legs-/310391563040  Although where they get their prices from I don't know

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Re: Nut cracker??
« Reply #4 on: Friday 19 April 13 21:07 BST (UK) »
Thanks for that..........good old naughty nellie!!
Although the ones I have the hole is not round it is bigger on one side, maybe not such a well made pair.
Carol
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