Posted 12 years ago
hotairfan
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This is a Bonanza apple peeler from the late 1800's. It is rather large as apple peelers go. I think that it might have been used in a commercial bakery or someplace that peeled a lot of apples because it really pushes out the apple slices with no skin or core attached. It stands about 17" tall and about 24" long. It is in great condition and prepares the apples as fast as you can load them.
Goodell was on Main Street in Antrim, NH. The old warehouse is still there. They also made cutlery and things like putty knives. I still have a wooden box full of their reject putty knives in all different sizes. They used Cocobolo wood for the handles and I used to go pick up the end cuts of the wood and reject handles. They had quite a line of apple peelers in different sizes and designs. NH & VT have lots of apple orchards and apple products. I agree this may well have been for commercial use. You could peel and core the apple all at once. Brings back memories, thanks for sharing.