Vintage Reed's Rocket Nut Cracker Model R-300 with Original Box - Mid-Century

Up for sale is a fantastic piece of mid-century Americana—a vintage Reed’s Rocket Nut Cracker (Model R-300) manufactured by the Arthur W. Reed Machine Co. in Little Rock, Arkansas.This heavy-duty, mechanical lever-action cracker is highly sought after by collectors and vintage kitchen enthusiasts alike. Known for its incredible mechanical advantage, it cracks soft-shell nuts like pecans, English walnuts, almonds, and Brazil nuts smoothly without crushing the inner nutmeat. Features & Details: Brand/Model: Reed's Rocket / Model R-300 Origin: Made in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA Materials: All-steel mechanism mounted on a beautiful, finished hardwood zebra-grain base. Markings: The metal cylinder is clearly stamped with ROCKET CRACKER, LITTLE ROCK, ARK (as shown in photos). Adjustability: Features an adjustable threaded anvil cone to perfectly accommodate different nut sizes. Inclusions: Comes with the bottom of its scarce original cardboard packaging box featuring the original manufacturer warranty text printed on the bottom.  Top not included.   Condition:Mechanism: Excellent vintage condition. The mechanical arm moves smoothly, and the threads turn freely. Cosmetics: Minimal wear or oxidation on the metal surfaces. The wooden base retains a beautiful grain pattern and high-gloss finish