Description: Very Early Cast Iron Patent Antique Apple Peeler, PATENTED 1902, HUDSON PARERDESCRIPTION: Scan shows it all.....a very early, scarce antique cast iron apple peeler/parer. PATENTED IN 1902, ONE OF THE EARLIEST AUTOMATIC APPLE PEELERS EVER INVENTED!!! Over 120 YEARS OLD, a Victorian "automatic" APPLE PEELER/Parer !!! Nice early iron machine generally, with an interesting, geared design. VERY INGENIOUS OPERATION. Cast in it, in large letters is "Manf. By Hudson Parers and Patent date.It works by turning a crank, through 4 geared wheels and a crank. There is a metal 3-pronged "spear" where the apple is skewered to hold it in position; the apple turns as the crank revolves. There is a replaceable blade on a springed arm that also turns following the contour of the apple, cutting off the peel. These peelers actually were designed quite efficiently, especially for such an early machine. This one is in excellent condition and complete. It works and APPEARS THAT IT CAN STILL BE USED TODAY !!! It even has the springs that help control the cutting blade and the original blade. Also has the original thumbed screw on the bottom bar that tightens it to a table or bench to stabilize it.Main wheel is 5" diameter. Measures about 8" x 8" x 4". Crank is 2 " long. This can mount vertically or horizontally. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION !! HAS NICE AGED PATINA, and also makes a wonderful period decorator for the kitchen or other rooms. You don't see this type of early machine very often in such complete condition, ESPECIALLY A MARKED AND SUCH A NICE EARLY DATED ONE. Nice early item from an old Massachusetts estate. A great early kitchen or display item, a unique novelty item, or it can be used.......GET THE APPLES READY !!!PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS!!!Please see my auction list for other interesting items !! SHIPPING TERMS: Buyer pays $14.50 postage. Very heavy iron.
Price: 110 USD
Location: Hampden, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-26T08:05:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Number of Items in Set: 1
Brand: Antique
Type: Apple Peeler
Color: Brown
Number in Pack: 1
Style: Victorian
Original/Reproduction: Original
Set Includes: antique apple peeler
Material: Cast Iron
Food Compatibility: apples
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Handle Material: wood
