The Virtual Apple Parer Museum.  Dedicated to the exhibition and educational study of antique apple parers which have both historic and artistic value.

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Arc Anatomy

Describing in detail the mechanical nature of these devices required specific terminology. I discovered that in many instances this vocabulary did not exist. I took the liberty to create the language needed. The lightning and a close-up of the White are pictured below.

Arc parer showing:  fork gear, fork, paring arm, screw clamp, foot, frame with rack for pinion, hand-driven gear with inner pinion, and handle.

Image of Patent Date on White's Arc Apple Parer

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