Name/Title
Presto 4-way egg slicer, 1930sEntry/Object ID
2021.38.9Description
Acc. No. 21.38.9
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda; kitchen tools
Date or Period: 1930s
Object: Egg-slicer
Description: Cast Aluminum circular slicer with hinged wired upper slicing section, and lower cupped lower section to hold objects, with slits to receive the wires. Top section fits around bottom section. Top section has a lip or grip, with embossed on it: 'PRESTO'. Lower section has embossed: 'Pat. Pending, 4 Way Egg Slicer'.
Size: 4 1/2” x 3”
History of Object: 4-way Presto egg slicer which was used by Alice May Nachbar of 2042 Pacific Avenue, and/or her daughter Frances Avonzino of 2041 Pacific Avenue.
Acquired from:
Tony Avanzino / Avanzino-Winslow-Nachbar estate
Catalog Date: 5/2/2021
