Mincer
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
1896
Materials
Cast iron
Measurements
270 x 170 mm
Collection
Wightwick Manor, West Midlands
NT 1288633.6
Summary
Heavy cast iron raisin or grape seeder used to remove the pips or seeds totally from the fruit. This was considered to be essential because at the time it was believed that the pips could cause appendicitis.
Marks and inscriptions
Feeder: THE CROWN Handle: LANDERS FRARY & CLARK NEW BRITAIN CONN U.S.A PAT.NOV.24.96. WET THE RAISINS.