Squirrel as Nutcracker

Germany

Mid 19th century

  • Titles Squirrel as Nutcracker (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions 7 1/8 × 5 3/8 × 2 9/16 in. (18.1 × 13.7 × 6.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.515
  • Work Type nutcracker
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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