Robert Welch Hobart Nutcracker Black

New in box An iconic design, the Hobart Nutcracker was designed by Robert Welch in 1964. The distinctive silhouette remains a striking reminder of the best of mid-century British design. Now part of our commemorative Legacy Collection, which includes other cast iron pieces designed from the sixties to the eighties. The Hobart nutcracker is an original Robert Welch design, from his 1964 Campden Designs range of cast iron pieces. A sturdy design with an unusual screw mechanism, this takes all the effort out of cracking nuts. The cast iron range helped Robert break into new markets and sold internationally in large quantities. The tazza-shaped fruit bowl was especially well received in Denmark. Images of these had featured in the Decorative Art Yearbook 1964 and not long afterwards a letter arrived from design retailer Hagbarth Skjalm Petersen, who ordered two dozen for his shop in Copenhagen - Skjalm and Robert became, and remained close friends. Made from high quality cast iron with a matt black finish. DIMENSIONS Height: 154mm Width: 126mm Length: 97mm Product Code: X2494