Cast Iron Whuzzit Press

[AlienLifeForm]

I got this at a yard sale for a few bucks simply because it was unusual. I have no idea what it is for, the only thing I can think of is some sort of press for a lead seal. It stands about 7" tall. One side of the "mold" has a flower pattern, the other side of the "stamp" crudely reads: R WELCH ENGLAND. What in ze heck is this thing?

Sorry for the sidewinder pics.


EDIT: Found a similar one described as a nutcracker. This doesn't seem right to me, although it would work for that purpose.

EDIT 2: Guess it is a nutcracker. Odd.

https://www.robertwelch.com/kitchen/utensils_gadgets/gadgets/hobart_nutcracker_black.htm

 

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[nhbenz]

Nut cracker from Robert Welch, 1960's.
-oops, looks like we found that at the same time!

 

[AlienLifeForm]

Nut cracker from Robert Welch, 1960's.
-oops, looks like we found that at the same time!

You were right on the money!