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A brilliant invention of henry marcus quackenbush that his company manufactured in herkimer, ny in the 1930s with the t bar on the top. Quackenbush company, herkimer, ny henry quackenbush 18471933 was an american industrialist. See more ideas about nutcracker christmas, crackers and antiques. Vintage 2 metal picks, 1 springjointed nutcracker by. Vintage mortar and pestle set gray metal pharmaceutical or kitchen use. Henry marcus quackenbush was born in herkimer, new york on april 27, 1847. Mid 20th century carving set with faux stag antler handles by e. Henry marcus quackenbush and the quackenbush model 1 air rifle mfd. Henry marcus quackenbush 18471933 served an apprenticeship at the remington arms company as a young man. Unfollow hmq nutcracker to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sugar bowl measures 3 12 x 2 18 inches without lid. Unlike pliers, the pivot point is located at the end beyond the nut, rather than in the middle. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Hm quackenbush, the nutcracker originally posted by dtdtdtdt he also invented a spring air rifle and is recognized as the father of the modern air rifle by the authorities in wikipedia grin.
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Quackenbush company, a metal finishing company in herkimer, ny, now called whyco finishing technologies. In 19, quackenbush invented the springjointed nutcracker and a nutpick, designs still in wide use today. In 19, he patented the springjointed nutcracker, a nickelplated, solid steel. The cracky nutcracker by designer jack mankiewicz for odin in our online shop buy highquality designer nutcrackers made of metal or wood. All event times, admission charges and other event information is published as supplied to the pac by the event sponsor. Made from chrome plated steel, captain quackenbushs nutcracker and seafood cracker is sturdy, durable, and compact for easy storage in a kitchen gadget drawer. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. A nice pressed glass creamer and sugar w lid set in clear glass. The tool is designed to crack open all sorts of nuts, and usually resembles a pair of pliers. The metal springjointed nutcracker as we know it today is invented in 19 by henry marcus quackenbush. Rare nickel plated tourniquet nutcracker hmq henry marcus quackenbush. Vintage henry marcus quakenbush hmq hand held nickel metal nutcracker. Shop the silver dinnerware collection on chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art.
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He patented a springjointed, nickelplated steel version of the cracker and pick set 35 years later. His first gun patent, issued june 6, 1871, was for the eureka air pistol. Save on h herkimer quackenbush herkimer, weve got big range of h herkimer quackenbush herkimer to settle on from, h herkimer quackenbush herkimer available on ebay. Get ready for winter gatherings wthis vintage metal nutcracker set. At the age of 16 he invented the extension ladder patent date october 22, 1867 and began manufacturing it. These calendars will be updated as soon as possible following any cancellations or other schedule changes.
Quackenbush invented the nutcracker and nutpick in 1878. In 1871, quackenbush set out to found his own company, establishing the. After world war ii, soldiers from the united states returned home with german nutcrackers as souvenirs for their sweethearts and families. Here is an interesting vintage nutcracker, nickel plated, with hmq on the front. Nutcracker ballet, set ii march of the nutcracker and. His company was widely known for its air rifles and for the invention of the metal, springjointed nutcracker.
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