VINTAGE HENRY MARCUS QUACKENBUSH HMQ Metal Spring Jointed Nutcracker & Nut Picks

Vintage HMQ Henry Marcus Quackenbush metal spring jointed nutcracker, wire clip and two nut picks. Vintage HMQ silver tone metal nutcracker. It is marked with the initials HMQ at the top, which identifies it as having been made by the Henry Marcus Quackenbush Co. out of New York, which has a long rich history dating back to the late 1800s. From the mid century, it is beautifully patterned and has a lovely shine. In 1913, Henry Marcus Quackenbush of Herkimer, New York, invented and patented the spring-jointed nutcracker and a nutpick, designs still in wide use today. Over the years, his company produced over 200 million, and the metal nutcrackers are seen today stamped with the hallmark "HMQ". Good vintage condition. Two nut picks are also included with the nutcracker. Please remember when purchasing vintage items that they have a history attached to them and often show wear, which I do my very best to disclose. New to Poshmark? Use my code: JAMIELARRATT when you register and Poshmark will take $15 off your first purchase. *Offers welcome *Smoke-free home *Measurements are approximate *No filters used in photos (different lighting & screens may cause colors to vary). *The environment is important to me! I try to reuse/recycle clean packaging materials whenever possible. Thank you for browsing my closet. Happy Poshing. Nuts Chestnut Lobster Vintage Retro MCM Barware Kitchen Nut Pick