Antique Cast Iron Alligator Nutcracker two tier Some tarnish/patina in the center

Some tarnish/patina in the center and one of the cigarette notches

though there appear to only be four of the original eight left

74" W x 13

Grand Rapids

5" x 4" at the base and stands at 11" in height

Antique Cast Iron Alligator Nutcracker two tier Some tarnish/patina in the centerEarly 20th century This green alligator comes from a time when cast iron toys and novelties were quite popular in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. As noted by the design, the sand used for the molds was capabile of incredible detail, including this item's webbed feet and scales. Though much of the paint has rubbed off, this item still retains about 80% of it's original green color and most of the red color inside the mouth. Item has not been tested.