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16. Once saw a photo of a collection of old apple peelers

Thu Apr 25, 2024, 03:48 PM

Apr 2024

of this general principle. Easily dozens, all different. Probably late 19th to early 20th century.

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Can anyone identify this tool please? [View all] Croney Apr 2024 OP

Apple peeler? n/t Mister Ed Apr 2024 #1

I thought that too. viva la Apr 2024 #9

That's pretty sleek. viva la Apr 2024 #15

Apple peeler. I have one and love it. MOMFUDSKI Apr 2024 #2

Apple/Potato peeler/corer ?? eppur_se_muova Apr 2024 #3

Looks like a hand cranked apple corer. dhol82 Apr 2024 #4

Apple/potato peeler? LoisB Apr 2024 #5

Thank you all!!! Croney Apr 2024 #6

Don't know but GREAT FIND! Think. Again. Apr 2024 #7

All that to peel an apple? Sanity Claws Apr 2024 #10

It's the Rube Goldberg apple peeler.. yorkster Apr 2024 #11

I have one, its a pain to bring out for 1 apple. Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #12

My mom used one when making a bunch of pies. nilram Apr 2024 #14

Absolutly Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #18

Once saw a photo of a collection of old apple peelers 4dog Apr 2024 #16

Just a hunch but it might be an apple peeler. twodogsbarking Apr 2024 #17

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