Corn Sheller
This very early wood frame sheller has two 6" diameter tapered cylinders, mounted with opposite tapers and with rows of teeth on the outside surface for shelling and rotating the ear while a 14" diameter toothed wheel feeds the cob along the cylinders. The gearing and tensioning mechanisms are rather primitive and the machine's design is unique. Thanks to Chuck Heckroth, we have a maker's name - Ebenezer Morrison of Franklin, New Hampshire. He received a patent for this sheller June 10, 1856. Even though it is missing a small gear, the hand crank, and a board, this is one I just had to have for awhile to study. The sheller is 44" high by 19" by 25". The missing gear appears to have been identical to the other small gear (see illustrations), but this gear is missing a few teeth that would have to be replaced before using it as a pattern to cast a replacement. Whatever was stenciled on the wood has faded away.
the tapered cylinders
the feed wheel and cylinders
left side view
right side view
rear view
Price: $100 Buyer must pick up in Maryland
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