S/4642 Antique Treen Early 19th Century Boxwood and Bone Apple Corer

A fine quality early 19th century travelling apple corer, that has a boxwood handle and bone corer which are separate, which can be threaded together. When reversed the scoop is encased inside the handle and can then be safely carried in the pocket. The whole has a good honey colour and patination.

Sold 4 in. (10 cm.) Wide
¾ in. (2 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1820