This Polish nutcracker from the 1940s is an example of functional Art Deco design applied to tabletop accessories. Crafted entirely from solid brass and finished with a layer of chrome or nickel, the piece exudes a cool, metallic silver tone with a distinctly polished surface. The main body is a large, semicircular form complemented by a robust lever with hexagonal industrial-inspired ends. Its screw mechanism, featuring visible, precisely engineered threads, emphasizes its mechanical quality, while the wide, flat rectangular base ensures stability during use. The design is marked by geometric clarity and sturdy construction, hallmarks of Central European modernism from this era. The surface shows only faint, superficial scratches and gentle traces of age consistent with vintage objects – there are no significant flaws, and the plated finish remains bright and well-preserved. This object echoes the voice of interwar and postwar modernist Poland – a tool equally at home during refined gatherings or in the rhythm of everyday family life. Its mirrored chrome brings to mind the optimism of art déco, where metal's brilliance spoke of progress and a new elegance. The precise, architectural nature of the screw lever turns the simple act of
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Height13 cm
Depth8 cm
Width15 cm
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Width15 cm
Height13 cm
Depth8 cm
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