Bidspirit auction | Rare 1932 E. Warther Signed

Rare 1932 E. Warther Signed Carved Pliers - Length: 9 1/8 inches. A pair of interlocking wooden pliers hand-carved from a single piece of walnut. This example of a whittler's puzzle features a functional mechanical design that allows the pliers to open and close on carved wooden hinges without the use of metal fasteners or adhesives. The handles feature incised block lettering. One handle is carved with the name E. WARTHER and the date FEB 19 1932. The opposite handle bears the name R. L. CLOSE. The wood displays a rich, dark brown color with a visible straight grain characteristic of walnut.