Very cool vintage mid-century tabletop nutcracker with a brass and bakelite ship's wheel mounted inside a turned wooden bowl which looks to be teak. The nautical steering wheel mechanism functions as a functional lever nutcracker. It was manufactured in England during the 1950s or 1960s. Would make a perfect unique Father's Day gift for someone who loves nautical and maritime themed items. We have not polished the brass and left the aged look, you could polish it up if you desired to