19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Apple Parer by Reading flanged paint scuffs

paint scuffs

while the silver parts are chrome metal

A small figural ashtray depicting a fire hydrant

giving them an almost cabriole look

Hoosin's signature can be found on the top of the shade

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Apple Parer by Reading flanged paint scuffsc. 1870s 1880s; The Reading Hardware Company Reading, PA Clamp on cast iron apple parer featuring a large open spoke drive wheel with geared reduction system, adjustable peeling arm, and fork mounted apple spindle. The frame terminates in a table clamp with heart form tightening key, allowing the machine to secure firmly to a work surface during operation. The upper cutting assembly retains its toothed guide wheel and spring tension mechanism,