A CAST NUTCRACKER AND A VICTORIAN WRITING SLOPE, ETC, compr...

Hammer

£30

A CAST NUTCRACKER AND A VICTORIAN WRITING SLOPE, ETC, comprising a very heavy cast metal nut cracker in the form of a dog Patent No. 15750/26, a brass hinged ashtray in the form of a fly, a reproduction cast figural money box, and a mahogany writing box/slope with black and gilt leather covered slope, ink bottle missing lid (4) (Condition Report: writing box has faded on the outside) These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history