Hand-operated apple peeling machine with integral clamp

Hand-operated apple peeling machine with integral clamp

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Hand-operated apple peeling machine with integral table clamp, the design enables entire fruit to be peeled with one sweep of the handle round the quadrant, patents in 1863 and 1867, U.S.A., 1867-1870

Details

Category:
Domestic Appliances
Object Number:
1993-718
Materials:
whole, metal
Measurements:
height 170 mm
varies according to position of handle: width 190 mm
varies according to position of handle: depth 230 mm
type:
apple peeling machine
credit:
Bennet Woodcroft Bequest