Name/Title
Fruit PitterEntry/Object ID
2008.005.149Description
Iron articulated cherry stoner/fruit pitter that has a table mount and a wooden handle. Iron is coated with tin or galvanized metal. Vertical shaft at the top of the pitter is slotted for a downward thrusting pin with four speared points. Pin is activated by an articulated handled crank. Pin descends into a well formed by an oval base, a rubber mat and a large spoon shaped feeder on top. Shaft then descends to a base that sits on the table top, underlaid by a screw mount with nut, with a butterfly turning tightener.Collection
Beulah Marshall Bailey CollectionInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Manufacturer's MarkLocation
BodyTranscription
New Standard Corp. Mt. Joy PA. USA. No 50 / Pat PendLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
CastDimensions
Height
9-3/4 inWidth
8 inLength
5-1/2 inMaterial
Iron, Tinned Iron
