for sale is a highly collectible mid-century modern cast iron vice nutcracker, designed by the renowned British industrial designer Robert Welch for his "Hobart{C}{C}{C}" range in 1964. This brutalist-style piece features a heavy cast iron screw mechanism with ball-end handles mounted on a polished, circular timber plinth base. A perfect blend of functional kitchenware and sculptural industrial art. Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina.