This is a Crack-er-Jack pea thresher, patented Oct. 10, 1899. I have already machined the large gear on the back that drives the cylinder that tears up the hulls and built a new fan.
I think there might be a drawer or screen entering from the left end that slid in on an angle. On top I think there might have been a wood hopper that you would drop dried peas or beans into. It appears that the fan was driven by a 5/16-inch round leather belt. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information on this piece.
Raymond Fenley, 640 E. Jernigan Rd., Copper Canyon, TX 75077; (940) 241-2700.
Letters: Know anything about Crack-er-Jack
Know anything about this Cracker-er-Jack pea thresher, patented Oct. 10, 1899?
| December 2010
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Crack-er-Jack pea thresher, patented Oct. 10, 1899.
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Did you ever look up the value? I seen one today at an estate sale.. just thought it was cool. But they wanted 350.00 for it. Didn't know if it was that cool tho
My mother has one of these, she lives in Mississippi . Do you have any idea the value