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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Return Apple Parers
After paring an apple a return reverses the direction of the paring arm. The paring arm in "quick returns" snap back after the gearing mechanism is disengaged. "Slow returns" reverse the paring arm while still in gear. Click on the pictures to learn more.

Image of Sargent & Foster's Quick Return Apple Parer
Sargent & Foster
Image of Maxam Scroll Apple Peeler
Maxam Scroll
Image of Maxam Scroll Apple Parer
Maxam Side View
Image of Maxam's Crank
Maxam Opposite
Image of Maxam Paper Label
Maxam Label
Image of Monroe Apple Peeler
Monroe Brothers
Image of Gold Medal Apple Peeler
Gold Medal

J.J. Parker

J.J. Parker View 2

S.S. Hersey

Image of S.S. Hersey Apple Peeler
S.S. Hersey View 2

Image of Union Apple Peeler
Union
Image of Standard Apple Peeler
Standard
Image of Standard Apple Parer
Standard View 2
Image of Wiggins with Post Apple Peeler
Wiggins
Image of Reading 2B Apple Peeler
Reading 2B
Image of Reading 2B Apple Parer
Reading 2B View 2
Image of Waverly Apple Peeler
Waverly
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