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Vintage 1920s English "La Belle" Screw Nutcracker with Solid Oak Bowl Base Customer Rating : Add Review Ask Question $80.00 Qty Out of Stock This item will be shipped within 10 days. < > Product Description Reviews (0) (View All) Questions (View All) For sale is a beautiful, authentic 1920s/1930s English-made "La Belle" mechanical screw-type tabletop nutcracker. This functional vintage piece features a heavy-duty cast metal loop frame and a thick threaded spindle with a wide T-bar handle. Unlike flimsy modern alternatives, this powerful screw mechanism provides maximum mechanical advantage, making it highly sought after for effortlessly cracking tough shells—including hard native Australian macadamia nuts and walnuts. The mechanism is securely mounted onto a stunning, lathe-turned solid oak pedestal bowl designed to catch shell fragments and dust. The base still retains its original green protective wool felt bottom lining to prevent scratching polished furniture. It is structurally sound, clean, and in perfect working condition with an excellent aged patina. Ideal as a functional kitchen display piece or a unique addition to an antique collection! Item Specifications: Brand/Model: La Belle (Pat. Pdg.) Era: Circa 1920s – 1930s Origin: Made in England Material: Cast iron/steel mechanism with a turned solid oak base Dimensions: 15cm (Height) x 15cm (Diameter) Weight: Approx. 400g Local Pickup & Shipping: Local Pickup: Available for collection from Thornleigh, NSW 2120. Postage: Happy to pack securely and post anywhere within Australia or worldwide via Australia Post (buyer's expense). Add Review Currently there are no reviews for this product. Ask Question Currently there are no questions for this product.