19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Apple Parer by Reading flanged Game Board: 20" W x

Game Board: 20" W x 20" H

designed by Italian-born American artist

While difficult to nail down a specific date for this sign

paint scuffs

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

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Apple Parer by Reading flanged Game Board: 20" W xc. 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,