Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

other
metal

Dimensions

Overall: 4 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 11.1 x 3.8 x 3.2 cm )

Creation Date

1840 – 1860

Description

Scrimshaw pie crimper (jagging wheel) with carved wheel which rotates on an iron pin; tusk or tooth shaped handle has carved notched edges and circle across surface.

Marks/Inscription

carved: on reverse: "OAL"

Provenance

Collection of New-York Historical Society

Kitchen Artifact ID

Z.89