Hand-operated apple peeling machine, resembling a lathe

Made:
1876 in United Kingdom
designer:
Bennet Woodcroft

Large experimental hand-operated apple peeling machine, resembling a lathe with 2 spindles and the tool holder turned via a handle and complex gearing, designed by Bennet Woodcroft to improve on American designs, 1870-1876

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
1993-717
Materials:
gears, brass and machine, metal
type:
apple peeling machine
credit:
Bennet Woodcroft Bequest