Manufacturer

Henry Buckwalter

Material

iron
wood

Purpose

Cherries would be placed in the small hopper, and with the turn of the crankshaft, the gear mechanism would slice the cherries and thus remove the pits to be discarded.

Creation Date

18th century

Date Details

This cherry stoner was patented in 1863 and therefore it was probably utilized in a Victorian household in the latter part of the 18th century. According to 300 Years of Kitchen Collectibles (Franklin 22), the patent to this very distinctive cherry pitter belonged to Henry Buckwalter and was produced in quantity.

Marks/Inscription

Pat'd Nov 17 1863.

Kitchen Artifact ID

K144