Adopt an object: £5 Apple Peeler

Object: Apple Peeler

Date: Late 19th Century

Category: Kitchenware

Museum Listing: CAMFK: M0051.80  

Price: £5.00/month

This formidable mechanical apple corer and peeler is an early example of kitchen gadgets designed to make a specific job quicker and more efficient. Made by S Nye and Co in the late 19th century, this ‘Senco’ type peeler and corer is believed to have once been in use at Clare College.   

The hand-crank mechanism meant that cooks could quickly prepare large quantities of apples ready to be chopped and cooked. Made from heavy-duty steel the contraption could be screwed into the kitchen top meaning it could be worked with one hand. Its high-quality engineering and sturdiness have meant it has lasted for generations and helped make a lot of apple crumble! 

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