Description
Antique Tin Apple Corer – Early 1900s Hand-Formed Kitchen Primitive, T-Handle Farmhouse Tool
Dating from the early 1900s, this tin apple corer is a fine example of early American kitchen utility and handmade craftsmanship. Formed in the familiar T-handle design, its ends show the gentle hammering of handwork, and the solder seams reveal the tinsmith’s careful shaping and joining. The oval cutting tube is slightly irregular, giving the piece a wonderful authenticity—made for function, not perfection.
This pattern was widely produced in small tin shops and regional factories such as the Kreamer Manufacturing Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for their early hand-finished kitchenware. The tool’s rolled handle and soft-soldered joints suggest it was fashioned in that same tradition—an honest, working piece from a time when household goods were built by skilled hands.
A charming addition to any primitive kitchen collection, this early corer displays beautifully among old cutting boards, tin cookie cutters, or wooden rolling pins. Its aged tin patina and smooth wear speak to years of use and care in the heart of the old farmhouse kitchen. Perfect for display on a peg rack, nestled in a dough bowl, or arranged in a rustic kitchen vignette, where its humble form can be fully appreciated.
Condition:
Good antique condition with authentic age wear, light tarnish, and surface patina consistent with use.
Measurements:
6″ long; handle measures 3-1/4″ across.
