Vintage Robert Welch Hobart nutcracker. Black cast iron nut cracker wind down spindle. Kitchen gadget, Legacy Collection Old Hall 60s design

A super stylish (and weighty) Robert Welch nut cracker, from the Hobart range.

This is a used modern version of the design, probably 1990s. The Hobart Nutcracker is an original Robert Welch design from 1964. It is still available today as part of the Legacy Collection, celebrating 60 years of design from Welch's workshop at Chipping Campden (today's retail price is £34, but why buy new?). Robert Welch was known for his stainless steel and silver ranges for Old Hall, along with these modernist cast iron pieces.

Made from solid cast iron, coloured matte black, with a steel spindle. It uses a simple wind up and down mechanism. Height is 150mm (when fully wound down), width is 125mm across the top handle. 190cm tall when fully wound out. Would take a large nut of around 40mm high. Weighs a chunky 1.4kg. Four rubbery foot pads protect your worktop.

Very good used condition. Fully functional and an iconic design. Some natural patina/ageing to the black and steel, see photos.

I also have an original 1960s vintage version for sale.

Free P&P to the UK.