An old ships wheel nutcracker and turned bowl.
This vintage nutcracker is mounted on a hardwood bowl which measures 6 3/4” in diameter approx.
The back of the ships wheel is marked 'BRIT PAT PEND REG DES NO 857227 US DES PAT NO D-161678 GHS MADE IN ENGLAND'.
Condition: the wheel has a couple of small chips/splits, all parts move freely, please see photos for condition.