Manufacturer

Sinclair Scott Co. Baltimore, Maryland

Material

iron
wood

Purpose

The apple or peach was impaled on a fork as the gears rotated the fruit with the turn of the handle. As a result, the blade, which was held against the apple or peach, peeled the skin from the rotating fruit.

Creation Date

19th century

Date Details

According to 300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles (Franklin 8), this parer by Sinclair Scott Co. was utilized in the late 19th century.

Marks/Inscription

Sinclair Scott Co. Baltimore - Made in U.S.A.

Kitchen Artifact ID

K014