Manufacturer

Goodell Co.

Material

iron
wood

Dimensions

Overall: 11 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 6 3/4 in. ( 29.2 x 13.7 x 17.1 cm )

Creation Date

circa 1863

Description

Hand-held cast iron apple parer with semi-circular sprocket controlling gears rotating both spindle with three- pronged fork and also position of knife; wooden handle.

Marks/Inscription

cast: in low relief on sprocket: "PATENTED/ OCT 6, 1863"

Provenance

Gift of Charles L. Robinson

Kitchen Artifact ID

1945.161