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USA, c. 1950
cast and polished aluminum 7¾ h × 7 w × 1½ d in (20 × 18 × 4 cm)
cast and polished aluminum 7¾ h × 7 w × 1½ d in (20 × 18 × 4 cm)
estimate: $900–1,200
result: $944
The Krakall nut cracker illustrates a moment in American design where technology and new materials intersect with the desire to improve time-tested tools. The pistol shape and streamlined style make this design unique in the mid-century period. Impressed manufacturer's marks.