Fruit; Cherry Pitter

Object/Artifact

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Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Fruit; Cherry Pitter

Entry/Object ID

1971.J.075

Description

Square base and handle knob made of wood, actual 'pitter' made of unknown metal, area where cherry is placed is of white ceramic - screwed to wooden base. To work place cherry in ceramic holder push down handle which has a long spring, the four - points on the end of the rod you push down removes the stone from the fruit. Wood light colour & close grained. Base approx. - 7.5cm. square.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Furstenau, Gerhard

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-71 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

pitter, fruit; cherry pitter

Class

Materials, Tools & Equipment for - Food Processing & Preparation T&E - Food Preparation Equipment

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

November 16, 2022

Updated By

Michael Goodchild

Update Date

August 31, 2024