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Orange Peeler Peeler

This is a peeler. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1926. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 15.3 × 2.2 × 1.1 cm (6 in. × 7/8 in. × 7/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On ferrule: [1] Crown above "RL" set within a diamond shape, impressed. On reverse of ferrule: [1] Illegible mark within square with notched corners, impressed.

Cite this object as

Orange Peeler Peeler; USA; silver; L x W x D: 15.3 × 2.2 × 1.1 cm (6 in. × 7/8 in. × 7/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1926-37-169

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