Antique Primitive Cast Iron Mechanical Apple Peeler, Scott Mnfg. Baltimore

Here's an old, cast iron, mechanical apple peeler straight out of the old Hall Apple Farm in Lockport, NY. It is marked "Scott Mnfg. Co. Baltimore", the name cast right in the metal. Robert P. Scott patented his famous rotary-knife fruit parer in 1880. This is one of the earliest models that was made and sold from 1882 to 1888. The company merged in 1890 with another entity and manufactured very similar peelers with the company name changed to Sinclair Scott Manufacturing of Baltimore. This Scott peeler is considerably scarce because many more Sinclair Scott devices were made over a much longer period of time, from 1890s to the 1950s.
This peeler is in working order. The gears all move and mesh properly with easy hand cranking action. The cutter could stand a little sharpening. There is a screw clamp on the bottom to attach to a counter or table. Nothing is bent, cracked or rusted. It measures roughly 8" H by 6 1/2" W, though the height varies depending on the position the mounting screw is in. It's a great-looking 19th century kitchen gadget that displays well and is fun to use, especially with kids.