A Nice Pair of Antique Victorian Silver Plated Lobster Crackers designed for shellfish cracking at the dining table. The form is a robust hinged tong style with flat, serrated jaws for gripping and breaking shells. The handles are finished with a distinctive ribbed, beaded grip that provides control in the hand – circa 1890.
* A proper lobster cracker brings a satisfying sense of ceremony to a shellfish course.
Measurements:
Length: 10" (approx. 25cm)
Total weight: 643g
In good condition – The piece shows light surface wear consistent with age and general handling. There are two slight wear marks on one side of the handle, where they have been laid on a table top – as shown in the final photographs for accuracy.
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