The H. M. Quackenbush Company was founded by Henry Marcus Quackenbush (H.M.), an American inventor and industrialist (1847–1933), originally renowned for its spring‑joint nutcracker—a design patented in 1913. 

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Congratulations!
You have just purchased the world's finest shellfish cracker and utensils.
In 1913, Henry M. Quackenbush fashioned and patented the spring-jointed nutcracker. Today, H.M. Quackenbush, Inc. is America's largest and oldest manufacturer of nutcrackers and related utensils. Made from the highest quality steel, then brass or gold plated, HMQ shellfish and nut crackers will not break, tarnish or corrode. Each handle is finely tooled for a non-slip grip and each jaw machined for a firm bite on nuts and shellfish.
These products carry a Lifetime Guarantee.
Thank you for your purchase.
H. M. Quackenbush, Inc., Herkimer, New York 13350, U.S.A.

Box Size: 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 in. 

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