Vintage Brass and Wood Nutcracker
Product details
| Management number | 42541538 | Release Date | 2026/01/23 | List Price | $30.00 | Model Number | 42541538 | ||
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This item is a vintage brass and carved wood nutcracker. It is also commonly referred to as a betel nut cutter or sarota, a traditional tool used in India and Southeast Asia for slicing the hard areca nut, which is then wrapped in a betel leaf and chewed as a mild stimulant.
Description
Materials: The tool is constructed from brass and features elaborately carved dark hardwood handles with a floral or scroll design.
Design: The design resembles a pair of pliers or scissors and is hinged. The jaws are often ribbed to help grip and crack nuts of various sizes.
Origin and Use: These items often originate from India or other parts of South or Southeast Asia and can date back to the 19th or early 20th century.
Elegant vintage nutcracker with brass and wood design. Features intricate floral carvings.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Housewares > Other |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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